Student Success Advisor Kulbardi (50D)

About The Team

We are a passionate team dedicated to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Murdoch University. We are committed to creating pathways to success provide tailored access programs and personalised support to help Indigenous students thrive in their university journey.

Our team works collaboratively to develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies ensuring better educational outcomes for Indigenous students and their communities. With a shared vision of equity and opportunity we strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where students can reach their full potential.

Your New Role!

This position is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position. Pursuant to a Section 50 (d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 only suitable Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates will be considered.

We are seeking a passionate Student Success Advisor to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students on their academic journey. This role focuses on boosting retention and success rates by providing dedicated case management and tailored support.

Working closely with academic staff student success team and university support services you will play a key role in creating a holistic support network that ensures students thrive from enrolment to graduation.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Monitor and provide feedback to student success working group on individual students academic progress through ongoing communication with case-managed students.
• Organise student orientation programs Ngoolark enrolments and workshops and other activities as required.
• Conduct student check-ins with those studying across a range of disciplines to identify issues that may impact on their academic progress and refer these students on to appropriate support services internal and external to the university.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $89K $96K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awarded in 2025 reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance our staff enjoy a vibrant natural campus with world-class facilities along with a variety of benefits including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2026 to 1 July 2026 totaling a 4% increase!

• Flexible work arrangements

• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role

• Indigenous Language Allowance

• Salary packaging options such as purchasing leave gym membership car parking permit

• Employee Assistance Program

• On-campus services and facilities such as a Childcare Centre Gym Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)

• Your most recent resume (CV)

What youll bring to the role:

• Undergraduate degree level and/ or equivalent and relevant experience/training.

• High level of computer literacy and proficiency.

• Communication including presentations and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to use initiative assume responsibility for tasks and projects.

• Organisational time and workload management skills.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to have a valid working with children check or the ability to register for one in accordance with the Universitys Employee Background Checks Procedure.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see theApplicant Guidefor more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Ashah Tanoa Manager Kulbardi and quote JR104627 as the reference.

Applications Close on 2 January 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

Please note that the University will be operating under a Limited-Service-Period from 19 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. During this time recruitment activity will pause and candidates may experience delays in communication. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.