Academic Partnership & Student Experience Manager

Sydney, Australia
Commission-Based Role

Join Our Academic Partnership Team

Leverage your academic network to help students access real industry experience—while earning ongoing commission.

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Location
Remote (Australia)
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Type
Independent Contractor
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Commission
10% Recurring
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Industry
Higher Education
University students collaborating

About This Opportunity

Tutor10x is seeking current or former academics (lecturers, tutors, course coordinators) who have established relationships within Australian tertiary institutions.

This is a unique opportunity to leverage your existing network and industry knowledge to help students access real-world, industry-aligned capstone and internship experiences.

Why this role exists:

We're looking for trusted insiders—people who understand how institutions work and can advocate for innovative student experiences from within.

Your Dual Role

🤝 Partnership Development

  • Act as Tutor10x's point of contact with your institution(s)
  • Present Smart Project and Capstone programs to faculty
  • Arrange and deliver presentations to stakeholders
  • Negotiate partnership agreements
  • Track and report on partnership pipeline

👥 Student Experience Officer

  • Be the first point of contact for enrolled cohorts
  • Conduct orientation sessions (virtual or on-campus)
  • Provide ongoing support and check-ins
  • Liaise between students and supervisors
  • Gather feedback for program improvement

💰 Compensation Structure

  • 10% commission on first cohort from each partnership
  • Ongoing 10% on subsequent cohorts while you manage the relationship
  • Commission on net program fees received
  • Monthly payments following receipt of student fees
Example Earnings

20 students × $500 net × 10% = $1,000/cohort

With 2 cohorts per year = $2,000 annually from one partnership

Professional woman in academic setting

Ideal Candidate

✓ Current or former academic (lecturer, tutor, course coordinator)
✓ Existing relationships within Australian tertiary institutions
✓ Understanding of capstone, WIL, or internship programs
✓ Strong presentation and communication skills
✓ Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset
✓ ABN holder or willing to register as a sole trader

What We Provide

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Training
Comprehensive program training
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Marketing Materials
Presentation decks & collateral
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CRM Access
Track your partnerships
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Team Support
Ongoing help from Tutor10x
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Remote-First
Flexible work arrangement
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Growth Potential
Scale with more partners

Legal Framework (Fair Work Compliance)

This role is structured as a genuine independent contractor engagement in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth):

  • Operate as an independent consultant with your own ABN
  • Free to set your own hours and methods of work
  • May work for other entities concurrently
  • Issue tax invoices to Tutor10x for commission earned
  • Responsible for your own taxes, super, and insurance
  • Not entitled to employee benefits (leave, minimum wage)
  • Either party may terminate with reasonable notice
Note: This is a commission-only role with no base salary. Earnings are directly tied to successful partnership outcomes.

How to Apply

Submit your application including:

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Resume/CV
Academic experience & affiliations
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Cover Letter
Your connections & interest
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LinkedIn URL
Your professional profile

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Successful candidates will be invited to a video call.