Manager, Learning Design Projects

• Business School

• A unique opportunity to lead pedagogical design and planning of strategic projects within the teaching and learning portfolio including Executive Education

• Experience in curriculum design and innovative approaches to developing programs and courses will be regarded

• Provide leadership to a collaborative team that supports program transformation and quality student experiences

• Based at our vibrant and picturesque St Lucia Campus

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• On campus childcare options

• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)

• Salary packaging options

About This Opportunity 

We are seeking an education leader to serve as Manager, Learning Design Projects within the UQ Business School’s Learning Design Team.  The Manager, Learning Design Projects is responsible for the pedagogical design and planning of strategic projects within the teaching and learning portfolio.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Provide leadership in pedagogy and project management for teaching and learning projects that support program transformation and ensure quality student experiences.

• Provide strategic advice to school leadership and other key academic and professional staff on the identification, scoping and implementation of strategic teaching and learning projects including Executive Education projects.

• Utilise UX and SX design principles to direct the implementation of teaching and learning projects that incorporate best practice processes and procedures, appropriate resource allocation and project milestone reporting.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with academic and professional staff within the school, faculty and central units to promote sound and consistent educational practice.

• Utilise data to inform decisions related to the identification, implementation, and review of teaching and learning projects.

• Lead and manage staff and resources in a manner that inspires a high-performance culture.

• Other duties as reasonably requested by the supervisor.

The position reports to the Senior Manager, Learning Design and leads a diverse team responsible for the implementation of strategic learning projects. While the position is located within the UQ Business School, the Manager may from time to time be required to support learning design projects for other Programs in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.

This is a full-time continuing position.

At HEW level 8, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $108,975.08 - $122,176.31, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $127,500.84 - $142,946.29 annually. As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases – at least once a year.

About You  

• Postgraduate qualifications and experience within the university sector; extensive relevant experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

• Demonstrated expertise and understanding of curriculum design principles including those relevant to blended and online learning, adult learning and continuing education or professional development.

• Expertise and significant experience in developing innovative approaches to designing, redesigning and developing courses and / or programs for adult learning.

• Experience in managing small and large curriculum projects or complex projects that involve multiple stakeholder groups.

• Superior communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills to lead, collaborate with and develop team and stakeholder capabilities.

• Demonstrated experience in managing a team with a focus on creating a high-performing service culture.

• Proven ability to work autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external.

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:

• Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 

• Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. 

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Senior Manager, Carrie Finn at [email protected]  

For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Other Information 

At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion .  We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be gender identity , LGBTQIA+ , cultural and/or linguistic , Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples , or people with a disability . Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected] .

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.

Applications close Tuesday 26th March 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-35015).