Ref 4360/24 Learning Designer, Western Sydney University, The College
Multiple Full-Time Ongoing Positions
Multiple Full-Time Fixed-Term Positions until 11 July 2025
Based at The College’s Nirimba Campus (Blacktown) and/or Parramatta Campus
$116,862 p.a. Inclusive of Superannuation + Leave Loading
About Us
The College is a passionate, vibrant workplace dedicated to changing students' lives through education. Like our parent institution (Western Sydney University), The College is committed to the goal of providing greater equity in, and access to, tertiary education. The College provides pathways to University through English Language Programs, University Undergraduate Preparation Programs, Diploma Programs, and continuing professional development programs.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about creating engaging and innovative learning experiences to transform education? Western Sydney University, The College are seeking a number of Learning Designer’s to join their Blended Learning team.
As a Learning Designer, you will be at the forefront of developing and delivering cutting-edge learning design solutions for hybrid, blended, and online courses. Your role will involve managing projects and clients, and collaborating closely with subject matter experts, including lead academics, writers, and reviewers, to ensure that the content and assessment activities align with our College and University’s learning and design principles.
In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure our learning design solutions adhere to the University’s 21C principles and Quality Matters standards, while incorporating The College’s transition pedagogy principles. You will deliver student-centered, innovative learning experiences as part of our curriculum renewal efforts. Your pedagogical expertise will be crucial in providing sound learning design advice, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met during course and subject development. You will lead the development of curriculum, ensuring that subject matter and assessments are engaging, authentic, and suitable for hybrid, blended, and online delivery. Additionally, you will advise on the creation of innovative media, learning objects, and resources to enhance student learning. Your project management skills will be essential in planning, scheduling, and managing the learning design process to meet quality outcomes, timeframes, and budgets. Staying up to date with the latest developments in digital curriculum development, learning technologies, and project management will be key to your success.
We have the multiple opportunities available; a mixture of Full-Time Ongoing Positions and Full-Time Fixed-Term Positions until 11 July 2025.
These positions will be based at The College’s Nirimba Campus (Blacktown) and/or Parramatta Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required. Please review the position description for further information.
About You
You are a passionate and innovative learning designer with a strong background in e-Learning, Learning Design, or Education, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience. You excel in applying pedagogical principles across various learning environments and thrive on collaboration with academics and stakeholders to create engaging, aligned learning experiences and authentic assessments. You are proficient with Learning Management Systems like Blackboard and Canvas and are adept at identifying issues and proposing solutions in dynamic settings. Your project management skills enable you to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines efficiently. With exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, you build strong networks and relationships with diverse stakeholders.
If you’re ready to help shape the future of education by creating impactful learning experiences, apply now!
Working with Children Check
As the College provides education opportunities to a range of ages including under 18 years olds, it is a prerequisite to have/gain WWC clearance. It is a mandatory requirement to obtain and maintain a “NSW Working with Children Check Clearance” to work at The College.
Benefits of Joining Us
We offer a supportive and forward-thinking environment where your expertise is valued, and your contributions will make a difference! Joining our team comes with a range of benefits:
- 35 hour work week with remote working options of up to 2 days per week.
- Generous leave entitlements including 5 weeks of annual leave per year.
- Comprehensive health insurance plans and fitness facilities.
- Be a part of a team that is transforming education through innovative digital content.
- Collaborate with a supportive team dedicated to excellence in education.
Remuneration Package: Professional Staff Level 7 $116,862 p.a. (comprising Salary of $102,802 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading) in accordance with the College Enterprise Agreement.
Position Enquiries:
Please direct enquires about the role to Neil Dutfield, Director, Product via email at N.Dutfield@westernsydney.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries:
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au
Closing Date:
8:30pm, Tuesday 22 October 2024
Interviews:
Please note interviews are expected to be held between 24-25 October 2024
Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.
Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
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Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
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