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Empowering students, supporting academic excellence, and leading a high-performing team
UC Level 7, Salary Range $100,838 pa - $109,243 pa plus 17% Super
Full Time, Continuing Opportunity
About us:
Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.
We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 . UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Are you passionate about empowering students, supporting academic excellence, and leading a high-performing team? We want a dynamic and experienced professional to lead our ASK Advisors and champion academic and research support across our vibrant community.
About the Role:
As the coordinator of the Academic Skills and Knowledge (ASK) Advisors , you will manage this peer casual team and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional client services to students, staff, and the broader UC community—both online and on campus. This is your opportunity to shape a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in a flagship peer support service.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, supervise, and mentor the ASK Advisor team to deliver high-quality academic support
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
Collaborate across Library teams and university stakeholders to enhance service delivery
Ensure consistent, high-impact support for both online and on-campus users
Oversee rostering, supervision, and day-to-day operations of the ASK Advisor service
Manage training programs to ensure staff are equipped to meet evolving needs
Engage with stakeholders to deliver a strong, client-focused experience
Contribute to the management of the physical collection and promotion of academic resources
What We’re Looking For:
Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
Strong background in academic or library support services
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Proven ability to drive service innovation and continuous improvement
Experience in training, supervision, and rostering
Knowledge of collection management practices
Eligibility for professional membership with ALIA (Australian Library and Information Association) is essential
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:
Flexible working arrangements
Family-friendly policies
On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your CV/Resume and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.
Submit your CV/Resume through the “Apply Now” tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your Resume with the Position Description
If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.
Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.
WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au
For job specific information: please contact Lisa Roulstone, Team Leader, Learner Experience, Collections and Access on 02 6201 2221 or email Lisa.Roulstone@canberra.edu.au
For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au . If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.
Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 27 July 2025
