Details - Student Advisor

• 2 x Full time opportunities
• Fixed term –
  • position 1 until 1/5/26
  • position 2 until 15/6/26
• Campus Independent
• Salary HEO7 starting from $103,171 plus 17% superannuation

About the position

In this role, you will provide specialist advice, develop tailored support plans, and proactively engage with students to enhance their academic success and overall university experience. You’ll work closely with academic and professional staff to coordinate interventions for ‘at risk’ students and connect them with the right support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised advice and case management to support student success and retention.
• Monitor student progress, conduct proactive outreach, and identify support needs.
• Collaborate with academic and support teams to address student challenges.
• Contribute to student engagement initiatives, workshops, and events.
• Maintain high-quality records and provide reports to inform student support strategies.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• A relevant degree and experience in student support or case management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to student wellbeing and equity.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm, Sunday 8th February 2026

Position Enquiries: Liam Flood, Team Leader Student Advising

via email: W.Flood@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au      

Position Description below:

 PD - Student Advisor .pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please obtain your manager’s approval for these short-term secondments before submitting your EOI.

Please submit an online EOI ONLY and include:

• An up-to-date resume

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

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