Education Design Officer

• Full time, fixed term until 31st Dec 2024. Located at the Faculty of Engineering on the Camperdown Campus

• Opportunity to support academics and teaching staff in the Faculty of Engineering

• Base Salary, HEO6 $95,860 - $103,341 p.a. + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Engineering are welcoming applications for an Education Design Support Officer to join their team and support the Faculty in adopting innovations in E-Learning, identifying, implementing new technologies, and developing Education Designs to improve learning outcomes that enhance the student learning experience.

Working closely with academics and teaching staff, the successful candidate will be expected to play a supporting role in providing practical solutions, delivering tools and resources as well as developing innovative online multimedia resources.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide support and advice to academic and teaching staff on the effective use of educational and multimedia technologies across various programs of study in the Faculty

• provide technical expertise and support to the work area in the creation and development of educational resources

• liaise and establish effective working relationships with key staff to ensure that the work area’s specialist education support needs are met

• support the development of materials for a program of study or range of subjects and ensure copyright compliance.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Education Design Support Officer who has:

• experience in designing, developing, maintaining sustainable learner-facing unit of study websites using an Learner Management System, such as Canvas and SEAMS tools

• experience delivering education programmes, preferably in a tertiary education environment

• a strong knowledge of University policies and procedures and administrative processes

• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, coupled with strong communication skills.

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Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Turle, Recruitment Operations by email to ***************@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Sunday 31 March 2024 11:59 PM