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Form of work
Salary- Part-time 2 or 3 days per week until December 2024 with the Faculty of Medicine and Health
- Fantastic chance to work as an Education Designer in a collective and supportive team
- Base Salary $104,633 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation
This position was designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
This is an identified position open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Confirmation of Aboriginality must be provided by applicants.
About the opportunity
The respect and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, languages and knowledge systems in curricula is a key element of the One Sydney, Many People Strategy and the University’s commitment to a stronger and more accountable partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Developed through an extensive co-design process, the Strategy underlines the importance of embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, languages, and knowledge systems in university practice, particularly through the Indigenisation of curricula. The Faculty of Medicine and Health is committed to enhancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ engagement, participation, and leadership in teaching, learning and research through the development of a new foundational program on First Nations health.
The Education Designer (Identified) provides education design support to the FMH Indigenous Curriculum Team who are designing a new foundational program on First Nations health. This role will partner with the faculty’s Indigenous Curriculum team working towards embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, perspectives, texts, and media across Medicine and Health curriculum. The Education Designer (Identified) will work closely with the project team, the Associate Deans (Indigenous) and (Education) and schools and disciplines across the faculty developing new teaching and learning programs.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
work in partnership with the Indigenous Curriculum Team, providing learning design support to academic and professional staff team members that are developing Indigenous pedagogical, curriculum and assessment approaches
design creative student-centered learning experiences, both blended and online, that are focused on transforming curricula and integrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, perspectives, texts, and media
partner with the Indigenous Curriculum Team and Academic and teaching staff on instructional approaches, activities, and assessments that support student centered learning
create, test, and implement online and classroom educational resources for staff and students using an LMS and other full range of other education technologies
use your technical skills and judgement to identify problems, brainstorm and analyse answers, and implement the best solutions
liaise with and build strong relationships with key staff and relevant stakeholders in the faculty and across the University.
About you
To be successful in this role you will:
be able to use digital tools and platforms to support academic colleagues delivering online and in-person education (Learning Management Systems such as Canvas, HTML and CSS, desktop video recording and publishing)
be a person that strives to develop and improve your own proficiency in using technology, and in recommending educational approaches, and so creating a positive impact for the faculty and University
be able to understand stakeholders needs and expectations, and deliver an excellent service experience for Faculty staff, students, and the community
enjoy thinking creatively about current challenges and opportunities to develop solutions, encouraging creative capacity in others to optimise outcomes for students, staff, and the faculty.
demonstrate experience engaging with First Nations peoples and a high degree of cultural competency
utilise experience delivering education programs that include Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander perspectives and knowledge. Knowledge of First Nations pedagogies, ideally within the health space is desirable.
This entails active engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge holders, adherence to cultural protocols, and adept navigation of cross-cultural interactions. These aspects are integral to the role and duly acknowledged by the university, recognising the role's significant contributions to Indigenous and Education strategies.
The University recognises that the cultural load undertaken by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff on behalf of the University culturally enriches the institution. It also advances the University’s commitment to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and communities. Engagement with cultural duties, engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional knowledge holders and navigating cross-cultural interactions are recognised as crucial elements of this role and will be allocated appropriate time in workloads, including work plans, and will be considered in criteria for promotion
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
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 reasons for the position.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles 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.
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