Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: Professional Level 7 $113K- $123K per annum+ 17% super + Annual Leave Loading
Location: Kensington, New South Wales
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Why this role matters:
The Education Designer plays a key role within the UNSW Business School, supporting the design and development of high-quality, digitally enabled learning, teaching, and assessment programs across undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The role works closely with course convenors, academic and professional staff, and the Education Portfolio team to ensure curriculum design aligns with program learning outcomes and best practices in digital pedagogy.
Responsibilities include supporting curriculum and assessment development, designing student-centred learning experiences, and contributing to capability-building initiatives that enhance academic staff expertise. The role also supports ongoing evaluation of course delivery to drive continuous improvement.
Knowledge of current trends in educational technology is essential, and experience with learning analytics and the application of AI to enhance learning design and education quality will be highly regarded. The Education Designer also contributes to learning and teaching projects and provides expert guidance on digital pedagogies.
The role reports to the Manager, Education Design and supports the Senior Deputy Dean (Education and Student Experience).
Skills Required:
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- Sound understanding of learning design principles, practices, curriculum development, resource development and production, as well as current and future trends in digital learning, including the integrated use of innovative AI to support education design.
- Demonstrated capacity to advise and support staff on the design of student-centred, active learning experiences in multiple modes.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to work as part of a diverse team and liaise and negotiate with a range of people to achieve agreed outcomes and reconcile different views.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
How to apply
Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria- max 2 pages (Skills and Experience in the position description) and interest in the role.
To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.
Contact
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Associate
a.aarti@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Wednesday 6th August before 11:30 pm
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
