Course Writer & Lecturer – Creative Project Design

Australian Performing Arts Conservatory; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Australian Performing Arts Conservatory seeks a Course Writer and Lecturer to complete CBM501 Creative Project Design and Management, a 12‑week AQF Level 9 postgraduate unit. You will develop learning and assessment materials, build and manage the Moodle site, and facilitate weekly delivery with engaging, student‑centred instruction.

The role blends curriculum development with teaching and assessment, requiring research, writing and strong communication, plus collaboration with academic staff to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in course writing or curriculum development and higher education teaching.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project design and management principles and their application within creative, cultural, arts, media or related industries.
• At least two years’ relevant industry experience, paid or voluntary.
• Experience developing engaging and well-structured learning and assessment materials for adult learners.
• Experience teaching, facilitating or supporting learning in tertiary, professional or industry education contexts.
• Strong research, writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with academic and professional staff.
• Sound digital literacy and experience using a learning management system, preferably Moodle.
• Demonstrated capacity to assess student work and provide high-quality academic feedback in a timely manner.
• Experience developing or teaching postgraduate coursework units.
• Familiarity with AQF Level 9 expectations, constructive alignment and contemporary assessment design.

Responsibilities

• Translate the approved unit guide into a coherent, engaging and academically robust 12-week learning experience.
• Conduct research to support the development of contemporary learning resources, assessment materials and recommended readings.
• Develop, review and refine core teaching and learning materials, including weekly written content, digital assets, activities and readings.
• Develop learning experiences that connect project design and management to creative and cultural industry contexts.
• Support students in areas such as project scoping, planning, stakeholder engagement, resourcing, risk, implementation and evaluation.
• Ensure learning and assessment materials align with unit outcomes, AQF expectations and APAC standards.
• Build and manage the Moodle site for the unit and facilitate weekly classes and activities.
• Provide clear communication, timely guidance and constructive feedback to students.

Skills

Curriculum design

Higher education teaching

Project management

Moodle LMS

Assessment development

Academic writing

Research skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Course Writer and Lecturer – Creative Project Design and Management

Contract role

About the role

APAC is seeking an experienced Course Writer and Lecturer to complete the development of CBM501 Creative Project Design and Management, a postgraduate unit within APAC’s Creative Business Management suite.

The successful candidate will work from an existing approved unit guide to develop a meaningful, engaging and academically rigorous 12-week learning experience at AQF Level 9. The role combines curriculum development with teaching and assessment and requires someone who can connect project management principles with the particular realities of creative, cultural and entrepreneurial practice.

The appointee will be responsible for developing the unit’s learning and assessment materials, building and managing the Moodle learning site, facilitating weekly delivery, and assessing student work.

Key responsibilities

The Course Writer and Lecturer will:

• Translate the approved unit guide into a coherent, engaging and academically robust 12-week learning experience.
• Conduct research to support the development of contemporary learning resources, assessment materials and recommended readings.
• Develop, review and refine core teaching and learning materials, including:
  • weekly written learning content
  • digital learning assets
  • individual and collaborative learning activities
  • curated readings and industry resources
• Develop learning experiences that connect project design and management principles to creative and cultural industry contexts.
• Support students to understand areas such as project scoping, planning, stakeholder engagement, resourcing, risk, implementation and evaluation.
• Ensure all learning and assessment materials are aligned with unit learning outcomes, AQF expectations and APAC’s academic standards.
• Build, populate and manage the Moodle site for the unit.
• Facilitate weekly classes and learning activities in an engaging, inclusive and student-centred manner.
• Support students through clear communication, timely guidance and constructive feedback.
• Administer and mark assessments in accordance with approved assessment criteria, moderation requirements and institutional policies.
• Participate in review and quality assurance processes as required.
• Liaise with relevant academic staff regarding unit development, delivery requirements and student matters.

Selection criteria

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as:
  • creative industries
  • arts or cultural management
  • business or management
  • a related interdisciplinary field

Essential skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience in course writing or curriculum development and higher education teaching.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project design and management principles and their application within creative, cultural, arts, media or related industries.
• At least two years’ relevant industry experience, paid or voluntary.
• Experience developing engaging and well-structured learning and assessment materials for adult learners.
• Experience teaching, facilitating or supporting learning in tertiary, professional or industry education contexts.
• Strong research, writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with academic and professional staff.
• Sound digital literacy and experience using a learning management system, preferably Moodle.
• Demonstrated capacity to assess student work and provide high-quality academic feedback in a timely manner.
• Experience developing or teaching postgraduate coursework units.
• Familiarity with AQF Level 9 expectations, constructive alignment and contemporary assessment design.
• Professional experience managing creative, cultural, media, performing arts or community-based projects.
• Experience with project planning methodologies, stakeholder management, budgeting, risk management or project evaluation.
• Experience designing online or blended learning experiences.

Personal attributes

• Initiative and the ability to work independently to deadlines.
• A creative and student-focused approach to teaching and curriculum design.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to academic quality.
• An inclusive and collegial approach to working with students and staff.
• The capacity to translate complex project management concepts into accessible and relevant learning experiences.

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