Academic Tutor - Murrup Barak

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 118,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking an enthusiastic academic tutor to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in a part-time, pro rata role. You will design and deliver weekly tutoring sessions, in both individual and group settings, helping students reach their learning goals while upholding academic integrity.

You will work within the Indigenous Portfolio – Murrup Barak, collaborating with a team to refine resources, track progress, and provide culturally safe support across

Qualifications

• Hold an undergraduate degree and strong knowledge of your discipline at postgraduate level.
• Demonstrate awareness of systemic barriers affecting Indigenous students and commitment to culturally safe practice.
• Coach learners in complex concepts, adapting explanations for different levels and assessment expectations.
• Collaborate effectively within a tutor team and with Student Success colleagues to support student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver weekly discipline-specific tutoring sessions, individually and in groups, to support student learning goals.
• Guide students to develop self-directed learning strategies while maintaining strong academic standards and integrity.
• Collaborate with fellow tutors to create, refine and share discipline resources and participate in professional development.
• Build culturally safe, supportive learning environments and make referrals to the Student Success Team when needed.
• Maintain accurate tutoring records, schedules and progress notes, ensuring program systems are used effectively.

Education

Undergraduate degree and postgraduate discipline knowledge

Job description

Role type: Part-time (minimum 0.2 FTE); Fixed term Department/ School: Indigenous Portfolio – Murrup Barak Salary: $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity You will provide focused academic tutoring that strengthens success and confidence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You will join a collaborative team of tutors, shaping culturally safe, empowering learning experiences across diverse disciplines.

What you will deliver:

• Design and deliver weekly discipline-specific tutoring sessions, individually and in groups, to support student learning goals.
• Guide students to develop self-directed learning strategies while maintaining strong academic standards and integrity.
• Collaborate with fellow tutors to create, refine and share discipline resources and participate in professional development.
• Build culturally safe, supportive learning environments and make referrals to the Student Success Team when needed.
• Maintain accurate tutoring records, schedules and progress notes, ensuring program systems are used effectively.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold an undergraduate degree and strong knowledge of your discipline at postgraduate level.
• Bring experience supporting or understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in tertiary learning environments.
• Demonstrate awareness of systemic barriers affecting Indigenous students and commitment to culturally safe practice.
• Coach learners in complex concepts, adapting explanations for different levels and assessment expectations.
• Manage tutoring schedules reliably, using program systems and processes to track attendance and progress.
• Collaborate effectively within a tutor team and with Student Success colleagues to support student wellbeing.

What we offer you:

• 17% superannuation
• salary packaging
• health and wellbeing programs
• discounted services
• professional development opportunities
• supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave
• salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team You will join Murrup Barak, the Indigenous student services hub within the University’s Indigenous Portfolio. The team collaborates across the University to provide safe, empowering support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You will be part of a growing tutor cohort, valued for discipline expertise, cultural respect and student-centred practice.

Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [e-mail].

For queries related to this specific position, contact Josh Cubillo at [e-mail]. For questions related to our recruitment process email Tara at [e-mail]. For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on [phone] or at [e-mail] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Applications close: Tuesday 27th October 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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