Ref 240/23 Digital Learning Designer, Office of the PVC Learning Futures

• Full-time, fixed term position until 30 December 2025
• Remuneration: $113,831 to $122,779 p.a.
• 2 Full time, fixed term positions until 30 December 2025 based at Penrith Campus

2 Full-time, fixed term positions until 30 December 2025
Penrith Campus

About Western
Working at Western Sydney University means you’ll be part of an organisation that’s ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and is a research leader – with 85% of the University’s research being at or above world standard. We understand the key to your success is unlocking your true potential – just as we do with our students. Our 3,000 staff members work together to enable a dynamic, inclusive and innovative culture that is distinctly research-driven and student-centred.

Western Sydney University has been ranked first in the world in the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022, which assess universities on their commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

About the Role
The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning Futures, collaboratively leads university-wide learning transformation initiatives, and partners with other portfolios and with the University's Schools to enable and support their strategic initiatives to enhance the quality of curriculum design and delivery in contemporary technology-rich learning environments including microcredentials. WesternX is the university’s recognised hub for delivery of microcredentials. WesternX team supports Schools, Research Institutes and broader WSU divisions in prototyping both entry level and highly specialised new products in different markets thus adding to greater institutional resilience.

The Digital Learning Designer in the WesternX team, will create and develop innovative learning materials and digital learning experiences using their pedagogical and technical knowledge to co-design and co-develop transformative digital learning experiences.

About You
We are looking for someone who can find creative, engaging and effective learning design solutions to educational problems. You will have strong communication skills and demonstrated experience in co-developing online instructional materials with academic staff or various stakeholders preferably at a tertiary level. You will be able to critically analyse, work effectively both independently and in teams, and are willing to stay abreast with new technologies.

You will have a learning design portfolio showcasing your strong command of educational technologies. Strong background in multimedia development with rich (info)graphics and video production skills are desirable.

Culture
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally.
Benefits
Western Sydney University has long been identified as a University of the people. We value the contributions made by our staff and recognise that they underpin the enablement of our mission and values. In return, we offer:

•             Flex leave for Professional staff
•             17% super contributions
•             Professional development opportunities
•             Access to staff benefits – e.g. fitness passports, IT equipment, other goods and services

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 7 $113,831 to $122,779 p.a. (comprising Salary of $96,189 to $103,750 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

For more information, please refer to the Position Description.

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, please apply ensuring that you clearly address each selection criteria

Position Enquiries: Please contact George Karliychuk via email [email protected] .

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Wednesday 1 February 2023.

Work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.  

Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

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