Education Design and Delivery Officer

The University of Sydney; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 117 000 - 128 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The University of Sydney is seeking an Education Design and Delivery Officer to shape the education programs in the Faculty. The role supports design, development and delivery of professional postgraduate education, coordinating with unit of study coordinators and teaching teams and preparing online unit sites.

This 0.9FTE fixed-term role commences February 2027 and ends 31 December 2028, with on-site work and limited hybrid arrangements discussed with your manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning design and curriculum development across online and LMS platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Proficient with Canvas and/or other LMS, Microsoft 365, video editing, databases and networking apps.
• Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with sound judgement.

Responsabilités

• Develop and deliver online learning sites and multimedia resources with student-centric focus.
• Advise Program Directors, Unit of Study Coordinators, and staff on educational design and LMS procedures.
• Administratively manage lifecycle of assigned units of study.
• Produce and edit learning materials, lectures, podcasts, and video content for timely release.
• Analyze and implement best practices for educational technology to enhance designs.
• Coordinate online examinations, prepare results data, and support study improvement.
• Collaborate with faculty, attend communities of practice, and undertake ad-hoc projects.

Connaissances

Learning design

Curriculum development

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Teamwork

Formation

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Outils

Canvas

Microsoft 365

Video editing software

Databases

Networking applications

Description du poste

• Part time (0.9FTE), fixed term commencing February 2027 with end date 31 December 2028
• Dynamic opportunity for an Education Design and Delivery Officer to play a crucial role in shaping the education programs
• Base Salary $117,133-$127,601 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Education Design and Delivery Officer supports the design, development and delivery of professional postgraduate education programs across the Faculty. Working in partnership with unit of study coordinators and teaching teams, the role prepares online unit of study sites, coordinates the development and release of high-quality learning materials, and provides practical educational design advice for online teaching.

Across the teaching semester, the Education Design and Delivery Officer coordinates the administration and delivery of designated units of study and provides responsive support to teachers and students. The role monitors student progress, helps resolve emerging issues and contributes to a smooth, well-coordinated learning experience.

Drawing on educational design, technical and administrative expertise, the Education Design and Delivery Officer works with a degree of autonomy and exercises initiative and judgement in day-to-day responsibilities. Complex or unresolved matters are escalated appropriately, with collaboration across teaching teams and the Faculty central to successful program delivery.

There is a requirement for this position to be on site. Limited hybrid working arrangements can be discussed with your manager if you are successful in this position.

Please note that these roles are not open to current University of Sydney students.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• develop and deliver online learning sites and multimedia resources, ensuring high-quality, student-centric experiences
• provide expert advice to Program Directors, Unit of Study Coordinators, and teaching staff on educational design and LMS procedures
• administratively manage the unit of study lifecycles for assigned units of study
• produce and edit learning materials, lectures, podcasts, and video content, ensuring timely release and quality standards
• conduct analysis and implement best practices for educational technology use, enhancing unit and program designs
• coordinate the production and delivery of online examinations, prepare student results data, and support study improvement processessupport students by monitoring progress, providing advice, and ensuring a positive learning experience
• collaborate with faculty colleagues, attend community of practice meetings, and undertake ad-hoc projects as needed.

About you

• tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
• proven experience in learning design and curriculum development across various delivery modes, including online educational platforms and learning management systems
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write, edit, and proof publications for diverse audiences
• high-level computer skills, including proficiency with Canvas and/or other Learning Management Systems, Microsoft Office suite or Microsoft 365, video editing software, databases, and networking applications
• strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines
• strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, exercising sound judgement in resolving daily work matters.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Germinarios, Recruitment Operations by email to ***************@sydney.edu.au

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.