Become a tutor
The Indigenous Academic Success Program (IASP) offers staff the opportunity to expand their tutoring role at Swinburne by working one-on-one with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Artwork: Awabakal by Michelle Searle
Qualifications to apply
The Moondani Toombadool Centre is seeking tutors who have:
- completed a minimum level equivalent to third-year tertiary study with demonstrated high-level academic achievement (mandatory)
- experience in teaching, tutoring or mentoring students at undergraduate level (desired)
- experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in an educational environment (desired)
Postgraduate students already engaged as tutors within their department are encouraged to apply.
Mandatory cultural awareness training
Successful applicants are required to complete either one of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness development opportunities:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness (Swinburne's online compliance module)
- Indigenous Australian Cultural Competency Training (half-day workshop delivered in-person at the Koorie Heritage Trust)
Roles and responsibilities
Staff from the Moondani Toombadool Centre will pair you with suitable students based on their studies.
Please note that we are unable to predict demand for this program.
Tutors are expected to assist students to:
- develop and deepen their theoretical understanding of course content
- develop an understanding of key discipline-related concepts
- improve critical thinking and research skills
- improve skills in seeking, retrieving and evaluating information
- evaluate course readings
Tutors should:
- submit a signed IASP Tutoring Log [DOCX 66KB]* at the end of each tutoring session
- submit any hours worked though Workday every fortnight
- declare any conflict of interest or circumstance that compromises their professional integrity and participation
*This document must be co-signed by the student. Hours worked will not be approved unless the document contains both the tutor and student signatures.
Tutors should not:
- perform any part of a student's reading, research or assignment
- assess or grade a student's assignment
- discuss a student's performance or progress with academic staff members without the student's permission
Rates
Tutors employed as part of the IASP program are hired as sessional and casual workers and are paid:
- A$70.67 – IASP tutors with non-PhD qualifications
- A$120.94 – IASP tutors with completed PhD qualifications
How to apply
To apply to work as a tutor, please compete the expression of interest (EOI) form and send to indigenousstudents@swinburne.edu.au with your resume.
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Indigenous Student Charter
The story of this painting named Awabakal is underpinned by the four principles of the Indigenous Student Charter, which are expressed as four message sticks holding the knowledges of Being and Becoming, Being and Belonging, Cultural Responsiveness, and Indigenous Perspectives and Standpoints.
The emu and kangaroo tracks
The tracks on the message sticks represent the students' journey forward mimicking the gait of the emu and kangaroo as they are both only able to walk forward.
The manna gum leaves
The leaves represent our connection to land, the beautiful lands of the Wurundjeri people.
The circle
The circle supporting the message sticks represents the coming together to listen and learn to share building strong relationships and understanding the importance of a diverse range of cultural knowledge and perspectives that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students bring.
The red space
The red space represents the importance of nurturing a sense of belonging for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their connections to Mother Earth. The different surrounding dots are supportive of the unique relationship with the wider Swinburne community encouraging connectivity, inclusivity and a profound sense of belonging.
The tree
The tree symbolises a holistic way of teaching and shared ways of being connected. It incorporates growth and an inclusive learning environment.
The journey pathway
The pathway across the painting represents the students' journey, their ways of walking together and respectful shared connections. The circles along the pathways promote active participation and engagement through empowering self-confidence, courage, resilience and strength along their pathways to success.
Contact the Moondani Toombadool Centre
If you have any questions about our programs and services, contact the Indigenous Student Services team at indigenousstudents@swinburne.edu.au.