Master of Financial Planning - Online Facilitator

This is a remote position.

Position Summary – Flexible, High-Impact Premium Remote Academic Role

The Online Educator (LINC Fellow) functions as an independent academic contributor with LINC Education, delivering online facilitation services to postgraduate students enrolled in the Master of Financial Planning (Online) offered by Victoria University Online. The programs are delivered in innovative formats such as Victoria University’s block model, where students complete one unit in intensive 8-week blocks.

This role is designed for experienced professionals seeking a flexible, remote engagement that enables them to:

1. Work from any location with reliable infrastructure
   

2. Engage with a diverse international student cohort
   

3. Collaborate with global faculty and academic teams
   

4. Deliver meaningful academic impact in an online learning environment
   

5. Earn premium compensation and performance rewards
   

The LINC Fellow is responsible for providing structured academic support, personalised guidance, and high-quality feedback to students.

LINC Education is looking for qualified educators for any of the following units: 

Name of Units 

Timeline for the Units

BAO7006-Finanical Plan Construction and Client Management

29th June 2026 - 23rd August 2026

BAO7005-Professionalism and Ethics

29th June 2026 - 23rd August 2026

Details regarding the units are provided in Annexure 1

About LINC Education – A World-Class Remote Teaching Opportunity

LINC Education is a global leader in delivering high-quality, educator-led online learning experiences in partnership with globally ranked universities.

Headquartered in Singapore, with teams across Australia, India, the UK, and the US, LINC has supported over 40,000 students since 2017 through a network of 1000+ expert educators worldwide. The organisation is known for its high-touch learning model, combining academic rigour with personalised student engagement, powered by its proprietary technology platform, LINCtrac.  

With <1% of all applicants selected to become educators with LINC, we invest heavily in training, mentoring and professional development of our educators. Known for our premium compensation and performance recognition practices, we enjoy a 60% net promoter score amongst our educators. 

LINC is backed by leading players in the global education ecosystem, including Online Education Services, and is part of the education portfolio of SEEK Limited.

LINC offers a unique opportunity for experienced educators to work remotely, collaborate with international faculty, and contribute to a truly global learning environment.

What’s on offer? 

Selected applicants will be engaged as independent contractors and will be offered a competitive fixed remuneration of $6800 to manage a class of approximately 25 students. Further upsides are available based on larger batch sizes as well as achievement-related increments of up to 20%. 

Professional benefits include:  

• Opportunity to work with globally recognised universities
  

• Exposure to international student cohorts
  

• Collaboration with experienced university faculty
  

• Access to specialised training in online education
  

• Continuous mentorship and professional development
  

• Enhancement of cross-cultural and interpersonal capabilities
  

• High-performing educators typically get repeat opportunities throughout the year.
  

Work Flexibility

• Commitment of approximately 10–15 hours per week, 7 days a week. 
  

• Fully remote working model
  

• Requirement of a stable internet connection and a distraction-free workspace
  

• Availability throughout the week between 5 pm and 10 pm Melbourne time
  

Roles & Responsibilities: 

The LINC Fellow is expected to:

• Provide subject matter guidance to a cohort of 25–30 postgraduate students
  

• Conduct 1:1 academic support sessions
  

• Guide students on course content and assessments
  

• Perform assessment grading with detailed, constructive feedback
  

• Manage and moderate weekly discussion forums
  

• Support students in developing academic skills such as writing, research, and time management
  

• Deliver timely, proactive, and personalised support to student queries
  

Engagement with students will take place via email, calls, and online platforms within defined availability hours.

Desired candidate profile: 

• A Doctoral qualification or Masters in Financial Planning plus 5 years' relevant teaching experience in a FAS-approved course in financial planning and/or 5 years’ experience working as a Financial Planning Professional. 
  

• Registered Financial Planning Advisor Certification is mandatory.
  

• Ability to quickly learn and use technology platforms for interacting with students, including the host university’s LMS and LINCtrac (training on these platforms will be provided). The candidate also needs to be available between 5 pm and 10 pm AEST every day.
  

Technical Requirements

• Personal laptop
  

• High-speed internet connection (>10 Mbps)
  

 Availability Requirement

The candidate is expected to be available between 5 pm - 10 pm Melbourne time, 7 days a week, during which they may put in 1-2 hours of work based on student needs and marking load. 

If you wish to apply, please share your updated resume at recruitment@linceducation.com