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’re seeking educators who are:
- TEQSA AQF level 8 qualifications or above
- A law degree that fulfils the academic requirements for admission to legal practice in your State/Territory in Australia
- 3-5 years of industry experience - preferably PQE as a Lawyer, Solicitor or Barrister
AND/OR - Masters in Law with significant industry experience OR PhD in Law or related field or enrolled in PhD and expect completion in 2 years.*
- 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: 4 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
*Applicants who do not hold a PhD but hold a Masters of Laws or related qualification and can demonstrate significant industry experience will be considered. You will need to be able to demonstrate current legal experience in Australia and a current practicing certificate is desirable.
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.
