Academic Skills Advisor

Western Sydney University; Penrith; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff banking benefits

EAP program

Annual flu vaccination

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health cover

Onsite childcare

Parking salary sacrifice

Novated motor vehicle leasing

Job summary

Western Sydney University Library is seeking a dedicated professional to design, deliver and evaluate inclusive learning support across in-person, online and curriculum-aligned settings. The role focuses on academic writing, critical thinking, and study strategies to foster independent learners and AI-enabled learning skills.

You will partner with academic staff across disciplines to embed learning development in courses, using engagement data to assess impact and improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Education, Linguistics, English, Learning Development, Academic Skills, or a related discipline.
• Experience designing, delivering and evaluating academic skills workshops for in-person and/or online delivery.
• Specialist knowledge of academic literacies and learning development, including first-year transition and student learning success.
• Experience collaborating with academic staff across disciplines to design curriculum-embedded learning support and improve student outcomes.
• Familiarity with teaching strategies for diverse socio-cultural and language backgrounds; willingness to travel between campuses.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate inclusive learning support across in-person, online and curriculum-aligned settings.
• Cover academic writing, critical thinking, communication, study strategies and AI-enabled learning.
• Help students navigate academic expectations, apply feedback and become independent learners.
• Build partnerships with academic staff to embed learning development in subjects, courses and programs.
• Use student engagement, retention and service data to evaluate outcomes and improve learning support.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Linguistics, English, Learning Development, Academic Skills, or related discipline

Job description

1d ago , from University of Western Sydney

• Full-time, 2 Years Fixed-Term positions at HEW Level 7.
• Penrith, Campbelltown, Bankstown & Parramatta South campuses.
• Salary: $108,659 – $117,202 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

The Opportunity

At Western Sydney University Library, we are committed to empowering student success through innovative, inclusive and evidence-informed learning support. Working in partnership with students, academics and professional staff, the Library delivers services and learning experiences that build academic skills, digital capability, research skills and independent learning.

Join our Student Skills and Engagement team and play a key role in helping students develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed at university. You will partner with academic staff across disciplines to identify learning needs, with a particular focus on first-year transition and success, and design engaging, curriculum-embedded learning experiences, workshops and targeted support.

You will design, deliver and evaluate inclusive learning support across individual, group, online and curriculum-aligned settings. Covering academic writing, critical thinking, communication, study strategies and AI-enabled learning, your work will help students navigate academic expectations, apply feedback and become independent learners. You will also use student engagement, retention and service data to evaluate impact and continuously improve learning support.

What Success Looks Like:

Deliver inclusive academic skills services across in-person, online and curriculum-embedded settings.

Build productive partnerships with academic staff to embed learning development in subjects, courses and programs.

Strengthen students’ academic communication, digital capability, study habits and independent learning strategies.

Connect students with relevant learning resources, programs and specialist services through appropriate referrals.

Use student engagement, retention and service data to evaluate outcomes and improve learning support.

Please refer to the Position Descriptionfor full details.

About You

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Education, Linguistics, English, Learning Development, Academic Skills, Communication or a related discipline.

Demonstrated experience designing, delivering and evaluating academic skills workshops and developing effective learning resources for in-person and/or online delivery.

Specialist knowledge of academic literacies and learning development, including first-year transition and student learning success.

Experience collaborating with academic staff across disciplines to design curriculum-embedded learning support and improve student outcomes.

• Familiarity with effective teaching strategies for students from diverse socio-cultural and language backgrounds, and the ability and willingness to travel between campuses as required.

Benefits

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare:Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.
• Campus Preference: Multiple positions are available at Penrith, Campbelltown, Bankstown and Parramatta South campuses. You will be asked to select your campus preference or preferences when applying.
• Position Enquiries: Direct toLinda Parker, Associate University Librarian, Student Skills & Engagement, via ************@westernsydney.edu.au.Please include the job reference code REF1992P.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 12 November 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact ***************@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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