Job Equitable Learning Advisor, Canberra City

Overview:

• ​​Full-time​, ​Continuing position​

• Salary HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the ​Melbourne CBD​ campus, ​but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University​ ​

About The Position

The Equitable Learning Advisor is responsible for identifying and coordinating the support needs of students with diverse disabilities, long-term health conditions, mental health concerns, or those who are primary carers for someone with a disability, to ensure equitable participation in their academic programs. The position works collaboratively with students, academic and professional staff across RMIT—including Vocational and Higher Education, RMIT Training, RMIT Online, and international partner institutions.

A key responsibility is to interpret and apply a range of policies and procedures related to learning, teaching, and assessment, providing clear, tailored advice to both students and staff. This requires the ability to quickly and thoroughly understand the university’s operations, policies, and systems.

The position maintains a caseload of students with complex needs and operates with a high degree of autonomy in managing, scheduling, and prioritising work. Tasks may also be assigned by the Manager in response to emerging needs.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Significant experience working with students with disabilities, long-term illnesses and/or mental health conditions.

• Demonstrated ability to foster independence amongst tertiary students with disabilities, long-term illnesses and/or mental health conditions.

• Proven ability to assess the learning impacts of students with a broad range of disabilities, long-term illnesses and/or mental health conditions and determine reasonable adjustments, including the application of assistive technology, to support these students to succeed in their studies.

• Knowledge and understanding of inclusive practice approaches in teaching and assessment.

• Knowledge of disability-related legislation particularly in relation to education (or demonstrated ability to acquire such knowledge).

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to exert influence, negotiate, and effectively mediate to resolve stakeholder conflicts.

• Strong organisational skills including a demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work effectively and efficiently under pressure.

• Proven ability to work independently, and to contribute positively and proactively to the team’s work.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, and the ability to lead and adapt positively to constant change.

• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation. ​

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the ​Group​

The Students group shapes, designs and delivers key student services and experiences to prepare RMIT students for study, life and the global workforce.

We work in partnership with students, academics, professional staff, industry and the community to deliver transformative student experiences that improve access, participation, retention and success for all RMIT students.

Our objectives are to:

• Shape, co-create and inform an inclusive, safe, industry-engaged and global student experience

• Deliver impactful, connected service, care and development opportunities at scale, and to

• Engage, empower and value each other so that together we can make a difference.

We welcome a diversity of perspectives and are inclusive in our approach to work. We are aligned in our passion for having a collective and positive impact on the student experience at RMIT. Our team is comprised of talented and motivated people from a range of professional disciplines and backgrounds, at various stages of their careers and including RMIT students.

We are a values-led organisation, and we value imagination, agility, passion, inclusion, courage and impact.

The Group is led by the Executive Director Students.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing ​the Key Selection Criteria​ for this position by clicking on the ‘’ link at the top of this page.

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Job Description – Equitable Learning Advisor

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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via Write to the company or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.

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