Indigenous Student Tutor - Part-Time Discipline Expert

The University of Melbourne; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 118,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking an Academic Tutor for Murrup Barak to deliver focused tutoring to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You will join a supportive Indigenous-led team providing discipline-specific sessions and contribute to culturally safe, empowering learning experiences.

You will design and deliver tutoring, collaborate with colleagues, and maintain accurate records to support student learning goals and wellbeing in a respectful, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Possess an undergraduate degree and strong discipline knowledge at postgraduate level.
• Demonstrate experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in tertiary learning environments.
• Commitment to culturally safe practice and addressing systemic barriers.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver weekly discipline-specific tutoring sessions, individually and in groups.
• Guide students to develop self-directed learning strategies while upholding academic standards.
• Collaborate with fellow tutors to create, refine and share resources and participate in development.
• Build culturally safe, supportive learning environments and refer students to the Student Success Team when needed.
• Maintain tutoring records, schedules and progress notes using program systems.

Skills

Culturally safe practice

Student support

Tutoring/Teaching

Education

Undergraduate degree

Postgraduate knowledge in discipline

Job description

The University of Melbourne is seeking an Academic Tutor for Murrup Barak to deliver focused tutoring to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You will join a supportive Indigenous-led team providing discipline-specific sessions and contribute to culturally safe, empowering learning experiences.

You will design and deliver tutoring, collaborate with colleagues, and maintain accurate records to support student learning goals and wellbeing in a respectful, inclusive environment.