Learning Adjustments Advisor​

Role type: Full time; Continuing
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 5 - $86,943 - $99,864 p.a. plus 17% super

• Meaningful student-facing advisory role / champion equitable access for diverse learners / collaborate across faculties and services
• Join us to coordinate learning adjustments that remove barriers and enable student success.
• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
In this role, you will support students to access equitable learning through tailored academic adjustments and supports.
You will collaborate with students and staff to design solutions that remove barriers and enable success.

What you will deliver:

• Develop and implement Academic Adjustment Plans that enable equitable participation in learning and assessment.
• Coordinate learning adjustments and tangible supports, including accessible formatting, assistive technology and Academic Support Workers.
• Maintain accurate case records and service data in CRM and student systems, ensuring privacy and compliance.
• Provide student consultations, outreach and case management, facilitating timely referrals to internal and external supports.
• Build strong relationships with academic and professional staff to promote inclusive practice and resolve complex adjustment issues.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a relevant qualification in health, disability, social welfare or a related human services discipline.
• Bring experience delivering disability or equity services and applying relevant legislation in complex organisations.
• Demonstrate skill in developing support plans, writing professional case notes and managing high-volume caseloads.
• Use large databases, CRMs and student systems confidently to maintain accurate, timely and compliant records.
• Communicate clearly and sensitively with students and staff, building constructive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Adapt positively to change, prioritise competing demands and contribute proactively to a collaborative team environment.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• 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 and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and 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

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Student Equity and Disability Services (SEDS)
Student Equity and Disability Services (SEDS) sits within Student and Scholarly Services, championing access and inclusion. The team partners with faculties and professional staff to support students from diverse and under-represented backgrounds. You will join a values-driven, collaborative group committed to support improvements in student experience and success.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
  
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Alex Spezza at [email protected]
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Monday 20th of July 2026 at 11:55 PM; AEST.

Position Description:
Learning Adjustments Adviser - PD.docx
Learning Adjustments Adviser - PD.pdf