Education Design Officer

• Full time, 6 month fixed term role  

• Design and build engaging online learning content to support generative AI literacy for first-year students 

• Base Salary $107,312 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity 

The Library, in collaboration with the Education and Students Portfolio, is leading an exciting project to create scalable generative AI literacy learning resources for first-year students. Working with Library teams and project stakeholders, the Education Design Officer will design and build student-focused online learning content, learning objects and digital assets that can be embedded in curriculum and used for self-directed student learning. The role will apply educational design principles, user experience approaches and learning technologies to create clear, accessible and engaging resources that support students to use generative AI critically, ethically and effectively in a higher education context. 

Your key responsibilities will be to: 

• design and develop student-focused online learning content, learning objects and digital assets 

• apply educational design principles, user experience approaches and learning technologies to create clear, accessible and engaging resources 

• collaborate with Library teams and project stakeholders to develop online learning content that meets project requirements and supports student learning 

• support user testing of learning objects and online learning content with students and relevant stakeholders 

• refine learning objects in response to feedback, user experience considerations and project requirements 

• prepare clear guidance on how digital learning content can be used, adapted and maintained beyond the life of the project 

About you 

• experience developing pedagogically sound, student-focused learning experiences using educational design and user experience approaches 

• demonstrated ability to use learning technologies and tools to create engaging, accessible and effective online learning content 

• demonstrated knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and cultural competence to design inclusive, accessible and culturally responsive learning experiences for diverse student populations 

• experience with Learning Management Systems, such as Canvas, with knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript preferred 

• tertiary qualifications in education, information technology, user experience design, information and knowledge management or similar; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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

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, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Laura Pierce, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].

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