Role type: Part-time (minimum 0.2 FTE); Fixed term Department/ School: Indigenous Portfolio – Murrup Barak Salary: $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
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Your next career opportunity You will provide focused academic tutoring that strengthens success and confidence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
You will join a collaborative team of tutors, shaping culturally safe, empowering learning experiences across diverse disciplines.
What you will deliver:
Design and deliver weekly discipline-specific tutoring sessions, individually and in groups, to support student learning goals.
Guide students to develop self-directed learning strategies while maintaining strong academic standards and integrity.
Collaborate with fellow tutors to create, refine and share discipline resources and participate in professional development.
Build culturally safe, supportive learning environments and make referrals to the Student Success Team when needed.
Maintain accurate tutoring records, schedules and progress notes, ensuring program systems are used effectively.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold an undergraduate degree and strong knowledge of your discipline at postgraduate level.
Bring experience supporting or understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in tertiary learning environments.
Demonstrate awareness of systemic barriers affecting Indigenous students and commitment to culturally safe practice.
Coach learners in complex concepts, adapting explanations for different levels and assessment expectations.
Manage tutoring schedules reliably, using program systems and processes to track attendance and progress.
Collaborate effectively within a tutor team and with Student Success colleagues to support student wellbeing.
What we offer you:
17% superannuation
salary packaging
health and wellbeing programs
discounted services
career development opportunities




supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave
salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team You will join Murrup Barak, the Indigenous student services hub within the University's Indigenous Portfolio.
The team collaborates across the University to provide safe, empowering support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
You will be part of a growing tutor cohort, valued for discipline expertise, cultural respect and student-centred practice.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians.
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Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at ******.
For queries related to this specific position, contact Josh Cubillo at ******.
For questions related to our recruitment process email Tara at ******.
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on *************** or at ****** (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Applications close: Tuesday 27th October 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
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📌 Academic Tutor - Murrup Barak (New South Wales)
🏢 University of Melbourne Employees, Location, Alumni
📍 New South Wales