OVERVIEW The Development Lead Student Advising role at CQUniversity is a senior leadership position within the Students Directorate, focused on strengthening student success through high-quality advising practice. This continuing, full-time role is based in Australia and can be located across multiple CQUniversity campuses, including Sydney. The position plays a central role in shaping a consistent, evidence-based advising model that supports students across the entire lifecycle. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Design and implement advising frameworks, tools, and capability initiatives that support personalised, evidence-based student advising across the student lifecycle. – Shape and embed a consistent, high-quality student advising model across CQUniversity. – Analyse advising data and student insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement. – Lead and support strategic programs and initiatives that improve student retention, engagement, and outcomes. – Collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed best practice advising and strengthen the student success ecosystem. – Support and contribute to large-scale change initiatives within a complex organisational environment. – Lead projects and deliver high-quality outcomes while managing competing priorities. REQUIREMENTS – Demonstrated experience designing and implementing student advising, student support, or student success frameworks in a complex organisation. – Proven ability to analyse data and insights to inform strategic decision-making and continuous improvement. – Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence practice across diverse teams. – Experience developing capability uplift initiatives, including training programs, professional learning activities, or resource development. – High-level organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality outcomes. – Full working rights in Australia, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Effective student advising is critical to improving student retention, engagement, and overall success in higher education. In this role, you will influence how advising is delivered at scale, ensuring students receive consistent and informed support regardless of location or background. The work directly contributes to CQUniversity’s mission of making quality education accessible and supporting positive outcomes for a diverse student population. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly demonstrate your experience designing or leading student advising, student success, or support frameworks, particularly in large or complex institutions. – Use examples to show how you have used data and insights to improve services, inform strategy, or drive measurable outcomes. – Highlight your ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and influence change without direct authority. – Provide concrete examples of capability development work, such as training programs, professional development initiatives, or resource creation. – In your cover letter, align your experience with CQUniversity’s focus on equity, access, and student success across diverse cohorts. – Ensure your application addresses the selection criteria and includes both a current CV and a tailored 1–2 page cover letter.