• 3x Full time, fixed term until 31 December 2028

• Opportunity to lead innovative curriculum design, teaching and assessment initiatives while driving digital and pedagogical excellence

• HEO 8 Base Salary $126,065 - $142,171 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The Learning Innovation Office (LIO) plays a pivotal role in advancing the Business School’s education agenda. It brings together contemporary education design, media and digital capability, and a strong focus on an outstanding student experience to support the development of scalable, high-impact programs for modern learners across a portfolio of future-focused initiatives.

We are seeking multiple Senior Education Designers to lead the development and delivery of high-quality learning, teaching, and assessment across the Faculty. You will create innovative educational solutions, enhance the student learning experience, and work with academic and professional staff to build teaching capability and ensure the effective delivery of courses.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide pedagogical and technical expertise to develop, implement, and complete educational projects and courses aligned with strategic goals and best practices

• manage the design, delivery, and assessment of programs and units, including mapping, constructive alignment, and innovative teaching approaches

• lead academic support and professional development initiatives to build teaching capabilities and ensure sustainable, high-quality education delivery

• drive the adoption and effective use of emerging educational technologies, including AI, across programs and courses

• foster collaborative academic and professional relationships, deliver timely, accurate advice, and contribute to innovative education models, tools, and resources.

About you

• experience delivering education programs, assessments, and administrative processes in tertiary or higher education

• proven ability to collaborate with academics to achieve curriculum, pedagogical, and learning outcomes.

• expertise in online learning design, curriculum development, and applying technology-enhanced pedagogy

• strong program management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage complex initiatives

• high-level stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, including implementing innovative, technology-informed teaching solutions.

To be considered for the role, please address the following points in your cover letter: -

• please describe a significant learning or curriculum design initiative you have worked on in a higher education context. Briefly outline the challenge, your role in the design (including assessment and alignment), and how your work improved the learning experience

• please provide an example of how you have supported or led capability building in teaching or education design within a higher education setting. Describe your approach and the impact on teaching practice or educational quality.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cassie Denley, Recruitment Operations by email to cassie.denley@sydney.edu.au.

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