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

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