The University of Melbourne, Victoria University of Melbourne
Job no: 0019970
Work type: Casual
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity
Role & Superannuation rate: Professional – Full time – 17% super
Salary: Research Assistant level – RA2 or RA3 depending on the level of experience of the tutor
Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is Australia’s #1 university and is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.
About The Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity
The Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity is an Indigenous-led lifelong, collaborative fellowship program and platform for driving systemic change. Established at the University of Melbourne in 2017 and funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies in 2016, it is one of seven global, interconnected Atlantic Fellows programs. The program includes partner organisations and governments to support the work of a global network of thousands of Atlantic Fellows over the next two decades, and beyond
About the Role
As a tutor in the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) program, you will provide one-on-one support to Fellows and be an important part of our decolonial and evidence-based approach to effective teaching and learning that privileges Indigenous knowledges and methodologies. Hosted by the University of Melbourne, the AFSE Fellowship experience comprises a year-long module-based program, followed by participation as a Senior Fellow in the global Atlantic Insitute community.
In a typical week at work, you may:
- Identify key areas of a Fellow’s academic support needs
- Provide comprehensive and expert advice to fellows on the subject and/or course requirements of the subject/s they are receiving tuition in
- Introduce fellows to the underlying principles of those subjects and discipline/s
- Support fellows to develop skills in reading and writing for academic (subject and discipline specific) purposes at the required level
About You
You will be highly developed in organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. You will also have a demonstrated understanding or ability to rapidly acquire an understanding of Indigenous issues in higher education.
Ideally, you will further have:
- Postgraduate qualification, with demonstrated high-level academic achievement
- Experience teaching, tutoring or mentoring students at a tertiary level, experience teaching at the University of Melbourne will be highly regarded
- Previous experience working with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Māori people in a teaching and learning context
To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.
Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements and generous personal, parental and cultural leave
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
- Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
- Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families
To find out more, please visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.
Be Yourself
At UoM, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity. Indigenous Australians, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience. Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.
Due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications with current valid working rights in Australia and candidates who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/
Position Description: AFSE Tutors_Casual_Jan 2022 (1).pdf
Source: Uniting News