Indigenous Student Success Tutor

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

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