Senior Learning Designer (Team Lead)
RMIT University Melbourne CBD campus, may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University- Opening Date: 03-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 17-Sep-2024
- Melbourne CBD campus, may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
- Salary Level HEW 8 ($110,958 - $124,959 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation
- Foster team building and provide leadership to a team of 4-8 direct reports.
- Drive collaboration and innovation within the department.
- Work closely with teaching teams in the College and Schools to design high quality digital learning for courses and programs.
- Provide leadership and expert advice in educational development, learning design and future pedagogies.
- Build digital learning capability amongst staff in Schools and encourage innovation.
- Respond to School, College and University strategic priorities and coordinate design of digital learning consistent with university blended learning principles.
- Evidence of extensive experience in learning design, digital pedagogies, and educational innovation.
- Proven skills and experience in the use of innovative pedagogies to enhance student outcomes and staff practice.
- Advanced knowledge of digital learning principles and practices, as well as current and future trends in digital learning technologies, including Canvas and Microsoft products.
- Experience with the production of digital learning resources that include video and multimedia production techniques.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and manage several simultaneous projects.
- Highly developed analytical and synthesis skills, including the ability to make independent judgements and solve problems within a complex environment.
- Demonstrated outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work as part of a team and secure cooperation and engagement of a wide range of people.
- Demonstrated outstanding problem solving and critical thinking ability and flexibility to adapt work practices and models according to need.
- Demonstrated professional experience in an area of education specialisation such as learning and teaching development, academic integrity, English Language support, employability, rewards and recognition, technology-enhanced-learning, assessment, curriculum design and development, evaluation methods.
- Qualifications: a postgraduate qualification in Education preferred with extensive relevant experience.
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
Senior Learning Designer (Team Lead)
Company: RMIT University
Location: Melbourne
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 5 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR33553
Overview:
Full-time, Continuing position
Salary Level HEW 8 ($110,958 - $124,959 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University with hybrid ways of working.
Foster team building and provide leadership to a team of 4-8 direct reports, driving collaboration and innovation within the department.
About You:
As the Senior Learning Designer (Team Lead), you will work closely with teaching teams in the College and Schools to design high quality digital learning for courses and programs. This role will provide leadership and expert advice in educational development, learning design and future pedagogies to enhance practice and outcomes in all locations and delivery modes. You will help build digital learning capability amongst staff in Schools and encourage innovation and respond to School, College and University strategic priorities and coordinate design of digital learning that is consistent with university blended learning principles. With 4-8 direct reports, you will play a key role in building digital learning capabilities among staff, fostering innovation, and responding to strategic priorities at the School, College, and University levels.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
- Evidence of extensive experience in learning design, digital pedagogies, and educational innovation.
- Proven skills and experience in the use of innovative pedagogies to enhance student outcomes and staff practice.
- Advanced knowledge of digital learning principles and practices, as well as current and future trends in digital learning technologies, including Canvas and Microsoft products.
- Experience with the production of digital learning resources that include but are not limited to the use of video and multimedia production techniques.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and manage several simultaneous projects.
- Highly developed analytical and synthesis skills, including the ability to make independent judgements and solve problems within a complex environment.
- Demonstrated outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work as part of a team and secure the cooperation and engagement of a wide range of people to achieve agreed outcomes.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to forge collaborative relationships across organisational boundaries and to connect and work with diverse teaching and academic staff to maintain positive, productive relationships that influence improvements in learning and teaching quality.
- Demonstrated outstanding problem solving and critical thinking ability and flexibility to adapt work practices and models according to need.
- Demonstrated professional experience in an area of education specialisation such as learning and teaching development, academic integrity, English Language support, employability, rewards and recognition, technology-enhanced-learning, assessment, curriculum design and development, evaluation methods.
Qualifications: a postgraduate qualification in Education preferred with extensive relevant experience.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the RMIT STEM College:
The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields. We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.
STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers, and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.
The College is renowned for its exemplary research in many STEM areas including advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and translational medicine; nano materials and devices; and sustainable systems. Our brilliant researchers attract funding from government and industry sources.
Industry is at the heart of what we do. It ensures our research has real world impact, and our students are truly work-ready. We have established new hubs of industry-connected digital innovation and endeavour and are engaging with global STEM organisations at scale.
Our diversity and shared values empower our work, and we are proud of the College’s inclusive, caring culture. We offer a safe, dynamic work environment, and support every member of our community of achieve their potential. The College appointed Victoria’s first ever Dean of STEMM, Diversity & Inclusion in 2020, and this role drives gender equity, diversity and inclusion strategies across the College.
STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.
We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Dr Anselm Paul, Senior Manager, Learning Design & Development at anselm.paul@rmit.edu.au, for enquiries related to the recruitment process please contact Jennifer Pham at jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au.
Position Description: Senior Learning Designer (Team Lead)
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Applications Close:
17 Sept 2024 11.59 pm
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