Education Designer

• Fixed term contract at our Camperdown campus for an Education Designer with a base salary of $104,633 + 17% superannuation until 31 Dec, 2024
• Utilise your exceptional technical expertise to support academic and teaching staff with a focus on enhancing student learning experiences
• Drive innovation in the provision of online learning sites and student learning experiences by providing practical solutions and delivering tools and resources, and thinking creatively about current challenges and opportunities to develop solutions 
• Client focused with excellent learning systems literacy and a skilled problem solver

 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. 

The Faculty of Medicine and Health has been designed to enable innovation, excellence and strategic vision in teaching, research, and clinical practice not only in medicine and health, but in all the areas in which we operate. We are committed to challenging conventional wisdom, and to finding new paths to travel. We are focused on leading new possibilities in the way we deliver wellness and healthcare and in making a distinctive impact on healthcare, both locally and globally. It is our commitment to curiosity, connection and excellence that sets us apart. It is how we are making a difference - how we are shaping healthcare. 

We are in a period of exciting and significant investment in our Faculty of Medicine and Health and in order to deliver on the University’s ambitious strategic plan, we are seeking an Education Designer to create, develop, test, and implement educational resources for use by staff and students online and in classrooms that are aligned to the needs of the work area, by driving innovations in the provision of online learning sites and student learning experiences. 

There is an onsite requirement for this position, and current University of Sydney students are not eligible to apply . 

Your key responsibilities will be to: 

• provide deep technical expertise and support to the work area in the creation and development of educational resources to enhance student learning experience 
• design creative student-centered learning experiences, both blended and online, based on sound educational design principles 

• design and deliver innovative eLearning and multimedia sites, in targeted curriculum areas to meet the teaching needs of the work area 
• provide sound advice and liaise with Course Directors, Academic and Teaching Staff to design solutions during the development of agreed resources, units of study modules and courses 
• provide strategic support and advice to academic and teaching staff on the effective use of educational and multimedia technologies across various programs of study in the faculty 
• provide support and sound advice on University and Faculty policy and guidelines related to education support, teaching, and curriculum matters, including implementation of policies and procedures within the work area. 

About you 

To be successful in this role, you: 

• think creatively about current challenges and opportunities to develop solutions, encouraging creative capacity in others to optimise outcomes for students, staff, and the community 
• are client focused, with the ability to build partnerships between the faculty education design team and the schools, and precincts 
• have excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve required outcome 
• have strong problem-solving skills and digital literacy and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy period 
• experience working in a tertiary environment with established knowledge of using Learning Management Systems such as Canvas, Moodle, or Blackboard and a range of education technologies. 

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. 

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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Tuesday 16 April 2024 11:59 PM