Educational Designer

• Full-Time, Casual Opportunity for an Educational Designer

• Supporting the Faculty of Engineering - hybrid working arrangements available

• HEO7 Step 1 - $74.30 superannuation

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Engineering is committed to improving the student experience across all our education programs. As such, we are embarking on three major initiatives that educational designers will play a key role - uplifting all our units of study Canvas sites to a new Canvas template; implementing the University's Student Relationship Engagement System (SRES) broadly across the faculty; and redesigning assessments to respond to AI. The role of the Education Designers will be to work with unit coordinators and educators to transition their unit of study Canvas site materials to a new Canvas template, build capacity to use SRES in response to unit and educator requirements, and work with educators to develop assessment plans that are responsive to AI. This requires excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills, judgement in providing well-guided advice, and good understanding of learning pedagogies. The Educational Designers will also develop and implement diverse educational resources, tools, and materials, and ensure solutions meet the teaching and curriculum needs of the faculty. They also identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance the student learning experience.

The Education Designer works under broad supervision, performing tasks independently to deliver against goals. They choose appropriate methods of work and plan and prioritise tasks. They are a subject matter expert and provide advice as the first point of contact for their expert area. They also resolve routine matters related to responsibilities and collaborate with others to resolve complex matters.

Your key responsibilities:

• transition all Canvas sites to a new template, to increase the use of SRES across the faculty, and to provide advice to educators to help them redesign their assessment tasks and learning activities in response to A.I. and incoming changes to our Assessments Policy

• design creative student-centred learning experiences, both blended and online, that are based on sound educational design principles 

• partner with Academic and teaching staff on instructional approaches, activities, and assessments that support student centred learning 

• create, test, and implement online and classroom educational resources for staff and students using tools such Canvas, SRES, HTML, Articulate & H5P, Premiere Pro (or similar) 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 

• possess a keenly curious mind and be able to develop proficiency in new tools and approaches ensuring their effective adoption by academic and teaching staff. 

About you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

• extensive knowledge of policies and procedures and administrative processes within a tertiary education environment

• excellent time and workload management and organisational skills, including the demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and achieve team goals

• ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work in a positive manner

• strong capabilities in administering learning activities, including delivering online access to teaching materials and learning activities using a university LMS

• strong technical skills and experience using learning management systems

• strong problem solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods.

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 support filling out this application, please contact Jenny Seo, Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected]

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