Educational Developer (Faculty of Medicine & Health)

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: 2 Year Fixed Term position  
• Remuneration: $123k - $138k base (+ 17% Super, leave loading)
• Work rights required: Full Australian work rights for the duration of the contract
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

The Organisation

UNSW Medicine & Health   is a national leader in learning, teaching and research, with close affiliations to several of Australia’s finest hospitals, research institutes and health care organisations. With a strong presence at UNSW Kensington campus, the faculty have staff and students in teaching hospitals in Sydney as well as regional and rural areas of NSW including Albury/Wodonga, Wagga Wagga, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.  

Why this role matters  

The Educational Developer is based in the Education and Student Experience team, and provides leadership and support for the design, development, delivery and evaluation of quality curriculum across the Faculty of Medicine & Health. This includes the implementation of technology-enhanced teaching strategies to provide engaging and supportive learning environments for students across all programs. This position collaborates with academic staff to create diverse and innovative technology enhanced educational resources, activities and assessments to augment the faculty’s learning and teaching priorities.

Some key skills required:

• Relevant qualifications in education and technology with experience in the development of technology-enabled learning, teaching and/or curriculum for higher education; or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Evidence of providing effective leadership in identifying and developing areas for innovation and improvement of learning and teaching in accordance with strategic priorities and policy requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum and higher education course design, development and review, with a focus on technology-enhanced learning, teaching and assessment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing engaging and user-friendly course sites in learning management systems (such as Moodle) including the production of interactive learning materials and activities utilising a range of appropriate educational technologies that enhance the student experience.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, developing, facilitating and reviewing professional development programs, activities and services to effectively build individual capability in technology-enhanced learning and teaching.
• Proven ability to exercise initiative and autonomy in interacting with, piloting and critically evaluating, new and emerging educational technologies such as the use of generative AI in the classroom.
• Demonstrated experience analysing data from various sources and utilising it to inform a systematic and evidence-based approach to course design, development and review.
• Demonstrated effective project management including the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks/projects to achieve project outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Excellent digital skills in using the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Teams and Power Platform (Power BI, Automate, Apps). Demonstrated use of Power Apps for teaching contexts would be highly regarded.
• Highly developed communication skills in building and maintaining effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, coupled with a strong client-focused service orientation and a proven track record of initiating and developing innovative solutions to problems.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits and Culture 

• 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 on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below.

Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact

Fiona Nicolson - Education Development Manager

E:  f.nicolson@unsw.edu.au    

Applications close: Wednesday, 15^th January 2025 before 11.30pm

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 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.