Digital Learning Designer

• Full time continuing
• Opportunity to design and deliver engaging technology-informed learning experiences for Business School students
• HEO 7 Base Salary $117,133 - $127,610 p.a. + 17% superannuation 
• Based on-campus in the University of Sydney Business School, Darlington Campus

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney Business School is seeking an experienced pedagogy-informed Digital Learning Designer to join their team. In this role, you will work collaboratively with colleagues in the Learning Innovation Office and in consultation with academics to deliver student-centred learning experiences which are engaging and pedagogically sound for both blended and online learning deliveries. You will also design and facilitate capability-building resources and workshops to support the professional development of teaching academics.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• contribute to the delivery of Business School strategic projects, through developing and implementing pedagogically sound, interactive learning experiences for both blended and online delivery
• work collaboratively with colleagues in the Learning Innovation Office and key stakeholders from within the Business School and across the University to design and create interactive digital learning experiences in a technology-enabled environment
• support Business School academics’ blended, online and hybrid delivery using the University’s Learning Management System (Canvas) and learning technology ecosystem
• design and facilitate training sessions provided to academics to build capabilities in educational design and technology applications.
• undertake ongoing exploration of new technologies, innovations and developments to enhance interactive digital learning experiences and pedagogically informed student-centred approaches.

About you

• tertiary qualifications in an area relevant to Learning Design (Undergraduate minimum)
• professional experience working as a Learning Designer in a tertiary education environment or equivalent (higher education, secondary education, vocational or equivalent)
• experience in adapting, designing and/or co-developing content for technology- enabled learning environments
• demonstrated experience in using interactive tools to create, build and enhance educational delivery
• understanding of principles of user interface and user experience design, including an ability to design and communicate effectively through visual/interactive media to diverse audiences
• comprehensive understanding of innovative and pedagogically sound approaches to education that enhance student engagement, learning outcomes, and teaching quality in higher education
• demonstrated expertise in designing and facilitating engaging, outcomes-focused training workshops that build teaching staff capability in delivering high-quality student learning experiences
• strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate persuasively to key stakeholders and negotiate positive outcomes in complex or sensitive contexts while maintaining collegial working relationships.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. You must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident to apply.

Pre-employment checks and declarations 

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 LGBTQIA+. 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 addressing the ‘About you’ criteria provided above, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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