Educational Designer

• Full time, fixed term until 31st Dec 2024. Located at the Faculty of Engineering on the Camperdown Campus

• Fantastic chance to work as an Education Designer in a collective and supportive team in the School of Engineering

• Base Salary, HEO7 $104,633 - $113,992 p.a. + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Engineering is looking for an experienced Educational Designer to provide deep technical knowledge and operational support to Academic Teaching staff across the Faculty to support the teaching and research requirements of the Faculty.

As an Educational Designer in the Faculty of Engineering, you will provide deep technical knowledge, learning design and operational support to teaching staff across the Faculty to support the teaching requirements of the Faculty. You will work in close collaboration with academic and teaching staff, inter-faculty teams and university wide stakeholders, to develop innovative online educational resources, and have the opportunity 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.

The successful candidate will drive innovation in the provision of online learning sites and student learning experiences by providing practical solutions and delivering tools and resources. 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.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide deep technical expertise and operational support to the work area in the creation and development of educational resources to enhance student learning experience

• 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

• support with developing innovative tools and resources to meet the teaching and curriculum needs of the Faculty

• partner with Professional and Academic teaching staff on instructional approaches, activities, and assessments that support student centered learning 

• create, test, and implement online and classroom educational resources for staff and students using an LMS and other full range of other education technologies 

• use your technical skills and judgement to identify problems, brainstorm and analyse answers, and implement the best solutions 

• undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Educational Designer who has:

• a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or the equivalent in experience

• the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound  judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work

• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes

• the ability to use digital tools and platforms to support academic colleagues delivering online and in-person education (Learning Management Systems such as Canvas, HTML and CSS, desktop video recording and publishing)  

•  the ability to strive to develop and improve their own proficiency in using technology, and in recommending educational approaches, and so creating a positive impact for the faculty and University 

• the ability to understand stakeholders needs and expectations, and deliver an excellent service experience for Faculty staff, students, and the community 

• has the ability to think creatively about current challenges and opportunities to develop solutions, encouraging creative capacity in others to optimise outcomes for students, staff, and the faculty. 

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. 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 reasons for the position.

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 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.  

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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 Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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Applications Close

Sunday 31 March 2024 11:59 PM