Job Description

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Academic Support Team Leader, you’ll provide practical academic support to students across the trimester through workshops, individual support and targeted interventions.

You’ll help students develop skills in areas such as academic writing, research, referencing, assessment interpretation and academic integrity, including the appropriate use of Generative AI. You’ll also work closely with Course Coordinators and teaching staff to identify academic skill gaps and provide tailored support to students who may need some extra guidance.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working directly with students and can make academic concepts feel accessible, practical and achievable.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll have the chance to:

- Deliver engaging Academic Support Workshops throughout the trimester, covering areas such as referencing, paraphrasing, academic writing, assessment analysis and Q&A.;




- Help students interpret assessment briefs and marking criteria and strengthen their research, writing and referencing skills.
- Support students to understand academic integrity requirements and the appropriate use of Generative AI.
- Provide targeted one-to-one academic support to referred students.
- Facilitate open Q&A; sessions where students can seek guidance on academic challenges.
- Work with students who may be academically at risk, helping identify their needs, develop study plans and monitor progress.
- Partner with Course Coordinators and teaching staff to identify common skill gaps and tailor support accordingly.
- Connect students with other internal support services where their needs extend beyond academic skills.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
- Support the Academic Integrity Team when required.

📌 Academic Support Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Acknowledge Education
📍 Sydney