Education Developer - Teaching Excellence

University of Newcastle; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% super

Salary packaging

Flexible work

Annual leave loading

Personal leave

Parental leave

Purchased leave

Private health discounts

Gym discounts

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Learning Design and Teaching Innovation unit at the University of Newcastle invites applications for an Education Development Officer. Based at Callaghan Campus, this full-time fixed-term role supports teaching academics’ professional growth and enhances the quality of teaching across the university.

You will collaborate with educators, deliver development programs, and create inclusive resources, workshops, and online materials, helping shape the future of education.

Qualifications

• Support teaching academics’ professional growth and enhance teaching quality.
• Create accessible resources for teaching excellence and develop workshops.
• Engage with faculty and campus stakeholders to foster continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teaching academics to enhance their pedagogical skills.
• Assist in the delivery of academic professional development programs.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Create and curate accessible and inclusive resources for teaching excellence, including workshops and online materials.
• Facilitate consultations and workshops with educators.
• Provide evidence-based advice grounded in educational theory.
• Establish strong relationships with faculty, staff, and other campus stakeholders.
• Stay informed about current education best practices.

Skills

Pedagogy interest

Communication skills

Professionalism

Academic development experience

Job description

The Learning Design and Teaching Innovation unit at the University of Newcastle invites applications for an Education Development Officer. Based at Callaghan Campus, this full-time fixed-term role supports teaching academics’ professional growth and enhances the quality of teaching across the university.

You will collaborate with educators, deliver development programs, and create inclusive resources, workshops, and online materials, helping shape the future of education.