Job description
The Opportunity
Swinburne Online delivers world-class learning through degrees specifically designed for the online student. Each degree is tailored to provide opportunities for students who are often unable to undertake university studies on campus.
At Swinburne Online, the student is at the forefront of everything we do. This role is an opportunity to support and guide our students through their learning journey. Our Online Learning Advisers (OLAs) are the subject matter experts who facilitate the student’s learning, with a focus on helping them achieve their goals.
What You’ll Do
As an OLA, you’ll ensure students experience high-quality, positive learning by:
Facilitating learning activities that engage and retain students
Marking assessments and providing meaningful, constructive feedback
Supporting communication through discussion boards, emails, and live sessions – ensuring visibility to students every 24-48 hours
Collaborating with academic teams to maintain unit quality
Upholding OES values to foster a positive team culture and student experience
OLAs are not responsible for curriculum design, assessment creation, or scheduling.
What We Offer
100% remote work with flexible hours
Paid 2-week online facilitation training (9 hours)
Use your expertise to support student success
Develop your online facilitation skills in a forward-thinking organisation
Join a supportive and connected team
What Success Looks Like
Consistent communication with students, ensuring you are visible and responsive every 24-48 hours during the Teaching Period
High student engagement and retention
Strong learning outcomes through quality feedback
Positive feedback from students and academic leaders
Consistent alignment with OES values and teaching standards
About You
We are looking for OLA’s who can teach units within the Bachelor of Information & Communication Technology portfolio.
Minimum AQF Level 8 in a relevant ICT discipline e.g. Bachelor (Honours), Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master’s or PhD in ICT/Computer Science/Software Eng/Info Systems/Cybersecurity/Data/Networks/Cloud/DevOps/HCI-UX or other related field.
Recent discipline experience in at least one teaching area (Software Dev/Web & Mobile; Networks & Cyber; Cloud/DevOps; Data/AI/Analytics; IS/BA; HCI/UX) or other related ICT field.
Empathetic: Understand the challenges faced by online learners
Organised & proactive: Able to manage time and responsibilities independently
Tech-confident: Comfortable navigating online learning platforms
Student-focused: Passionate about helping students succeed
Flexibility to work sessional part-time: 8 hours per week. Hours may increase depending on assessment/marking cadences and the number of student groups you support.
Located in Australia
Desirable:
Experience teaching or studying in an online environment
Previous teaching or mentoring experience
Successful OLAs typically demonstrate:
A student-centric mindset
Responsiveness and availability
Clear communication
Proactive and organised work habits
Confidence with technology
Strong academic support skills
Our Values
Online Education Services (OES) is an education provider that partners with universities to provide purposefully designed and highly engaging online programs. This position will be working within OES in association with Swinburne University Online.
We live and teach by our values:
Teamwork: Collaboration, respect, and shared success
Passion & Perseverance: Resilience, positivity, and belief in our mission
Integrity: Honesty, transparency, and reliability
Agility & Innovation: Embracing change and finding solutions
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to make a difference in online education, apply now with your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re excited to join Swinburne University Online as an OLA.
We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re here to support you.
