Online Education Quality and Editorial Specialist

• Full-Time, Continuing
• Campus independent - Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses.
• HEO7 - TRP $105,603 - $116,170 per annum inclusive of 17% superannuation

About the position

The Quality and Editorial Specialist will ensure that each subject site within the Learning Management System (LMS) contains accurate, error free, up-to-date and available resources and information. The Quality and Editorial Specialist will be responsible for enhancing the quality and usability of prioritised learning resources, with a particular focus on effective online writing, visual design and accessibility, using established design principles.

The successful applicant will have a strong capacity for teamwork and exceptional writing, editing and online quality skills with an ability to transform online subjects in a manner that engages students and helps them understand and retain the message while retaining the author’s meaning.

They will have a commitment to quality, consistency and accessibility, a strong understanding of the role these play in enhancing both the student experience and student outcomes, and the confidence to promote staff awareness of the same.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position (e.g. Education, Communication) with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of quality standards in higher education and online learning frameworks
• Demonstrated knowledge of visual design, usability, inclusive design, accessibility and quality assurance frameworks for online learning.
• A passion for writing and editing, with an ability to transform writing in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message while retaining the author’s meaning.
• High level written, visual and oral communication skills, including report and guide writing, with a strong student focus and an exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated experience and high-level expertise, as evidenced through examples of work, in writing online on diverse subjects to convey information and concepts in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Proficiency in both Harvard and APA referencing systems.
• Ability to listen to and assimilate information from others, identify potential quality improvements and win concessions while maintaining relationships.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday, 20th November 2022

Position Enquiries:  Linda Pappas, [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  [email protected]

Position Description below:

 PD - Online Education Quality and Editorial Specialist .pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

The University’s Health and Safety Procedure – COVID-19 Vaccination and Other Measures, requires staff engaged to perform work onsite at La Trobe University to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are exempt from being vaccinated due to a recognised medical contraindication.  This position will require the incumbent to work onsite.  As such, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the applicant being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, and providing satisfactory evidence of their vaccination or exemption status to the University.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter, including a paragraph outlining your suitability for the position based on   information outlined in the PD; and
• An up to date resume.

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Why La Trobe: 

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.