The Opportunity
Join the Education Innovation Team within the Faculty of Engineering as an Educational Developer, supporting the development, design, implementation, and evaluation of Engineering courses and programs. In this role, you assist in implementing and coordinating faculty-wide educational initiatives that enhance both faculty capacity and individual capability in the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of learning, teaching, and assessment. This is a highly collaborative position, where you will build strong, lasting relationships with key academic and professional stakeholders across the faculty. You will support professional development activities that strengthen staff teaching capabilities and contribute to course redevelopment efforts aligned with the university’s learning and teaching strategies.
The role involves collaborating closely with academics to provide advice and support on the design and development of programs and courses, scholarship of teaching and learning, instructional strategies and learning activities, technology enhanced learning experiences, assessment and feedback strategies, and the creation of engaging and supportive multimodal learning experiences. You will collaborate with a range of stakeholders including academics, professional staff, and members of the Nexus Program Team in the faculty and the PVCESE portfolio to achieve learning and teaching goals of the university.
Key projects to be done as part of the role include developing faculty induction teaching programs, supporting the university-wide assessment and feedback enhancement project as part of comprehensive course reviews, contribute to the delivery of training, resources, communications, programs and events related to teaching and learning initiatives in the Faculty, Nexus Program and University, and presenting and disseminating the key faculty projects to internal and external education audiences.
The role of Educational Developer reports to the Faculty Senior Educational Developer, Nexus Program within the Engineering Education Innovation Team and has no direct reports.
- Salary, Level 7: $113,926 to $123,301 per annum + 17% superannuation
- Full time
- Fixed term – January to December 2026
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW is a national and international leader in engineering research and education and is the University’s premier research faculty. It is the largest engineering faculty in Australia, graduating the highest number of engineers and maintaining the largest research expenditure. Through excellence in both fundamental and applied research, the Faculty continues to strengthen its global reputation for innovation and impact. For more information about the Faculty of Engineering please refer to the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us
Skills and Experience
- A degree in education or educational technologies with a depth of subsequent relevant experience in educational design, or other equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of common Learning Management Systems and tools for creating digital educational resources.
- Experience developing pedagogically appropriate digital educational resources.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of pedagogy, course design and blended learning.
- Demonstrated experience delivering high quality customer service, preferably in a University context.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
- Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.
- 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.
Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description. This is available via 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 options
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
To Apply:
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. You should systematically address the Skills and Experience listed within the position description in your application.
Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.
Contact:
For role-specific inquiries, please contact Giordana Orsini Florez (Senior Educational Developer)
E: g.orsiniflorez@unsw.edu.au
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Eugene Aves (Talent Acquisition Consultant)
E: eugene.aves@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Sunday 9th November 2025
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.
