Educational Designer

Employment Type: Full Time (35-hours week)
Duration: Fixed Term; 2 years
Remuneration: $106,351 - $115,103 (based on experience) + 17% super + annual leave loading
Location: Kensington campus, NSW
Why this role matters:
The Educational Designer/Technologist works collaboratively with academic staff to design, develop, implement, evaluate, and innovate courses and programs. The position is also responsible for the development of technology enhanced curriculum that utilises excellent online learning and teaching strategies and digital resources to enhance the learning experience of students across UNSW Medicine & Health.
The role of Educational Designer/Technologist reports to the Manager, Medicine & Health Education Development Unit (MHEDU) and has no direct reports.
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.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of web-based learning management systems (such as Moodle, OpenLearning or Canvas), authoring tools (such as Articulate 360), and other educational technologies & media to create interactive and innovative blended and online learning environments for students.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively supporting academic staff to design, develop and implement learning and assessment strategies that align with the course outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects with proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in organising, designing, delivering, and evaluating professional learning workshops for staff in both face-to-face and online formats, including the development of resources and guides to support self- directed learning.
• Demonstrated experience in student-centred, technology-enabled learning design and the effective use of pedagogically appropriate learning and teaching strategies to produce quality, personalised curriculum.
• Proven technical support and problem-solving skills, and ability to apply current operational knowledge in the use of a range of educational technology platforms, tools, and development software.
• 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.
• Strong service orientation and 'client' focus coupled with high-level problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to exercise initiative to pursue and develop innovative solutions while establishing and maintaining effective collaborative professional relationships with staff at all levels.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) 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:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to apply
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills & Experience in the position description) and explaining your interest in the role.
Please click Apply now to submit your application online.
Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below.
Contact
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Applications close: Sunday 11th February before 11.30pm.
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.