Education Design Manager

• Utilise your exceptional leadership skills to lead a team of Education Designers within the Faculty of Medicine and Health

• Drive innovation in teaching and learning, and the student learning experience by providing practical solutions, and advising on pedagogically suitable tools and approaches

• Full-time continuing with a base salary of $117,116 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is now ranked 19th in the world for 2024 university rankings, moving up 22 places in the last year. Our graduate employability is 1st in Australia, and 4th in the world; our subject rankings in Medicine are rated 1st in Australia, and 25th in the world. 

As such, we are in a period of exciting and significant investment in our Faculty of Medicine and Health and to deliver on the University’s ambitious strategic plan, we are seeking an Education Design Manager to lead a team of Education Designers, and innovation in teaching and learning course, unit, and site design and student learning experience by providing practical solutions and advising on pedagogically suitable tools and approaches. You will be responsible for providing expert advice, training, and support to staff to make the best use of educational technology to deliver engaging and effective courses.

This role is based at our Camperdown campus and will require you to be onsite fulltime. Flexible working arrangements will be considered on a case-by-case basis, in agreement with the Senior Manager, Education Innovation, Design and Assessment. Current University of Sydney coursework students will not be eligible for the position.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide effective leadership and management guidance and support to the educational designers in the Educational Design & Innovation Team including feedback, coaching and support for individual performance, career, and talent development, to build an effective and high performing team
• identify and appraise educational design support needs and opportunities across university programs and develops viable strategies to improve the student experience
• provide and lead training and support to staff to make the best use of educational technology to deliver engaging and effective courses, including the design and facilitation of workshops
• manage the provision of advice around Educational Design & Innovation initiatives to better support the design and development of undergraduate and postgraduate programs
• provide pedagogical and technical expertise and support to the work area in the creation and development of educational resources to enhance student learning experience.

About you

To be successful in this role, you have:

• demonstrated experience in the supervision, training, mentoring and performance management of staff; and experience managing and resolving a diverse range of HR issues
• experience delivering education programmes, preferably in a tertiary education environment
• demonstrated ability to work with and collegially influence a range of professional and academic staff, preferably in a tertiary education environment
• effective and tactful communication skills (both verbal and written) together with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement
• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, exercise attention to detail, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position . For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position. 

Pre-employment checks 

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles 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 include, diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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. 

 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.  

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. 

Please note we will move quickly to fill this role and may progress with suitable candidates prior to the advert closing date.  Please apply at your earliest convenience.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Consultant, by email to [email protected] .  

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Applications Close

Sunday 28 April 2024 11:59 PM