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.