Education Development Officer — Innovate Teaching & Learning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration from 97,217 AUD to 107,??

Flexible working arrangements

17% superannuation and salary packing

Additional leave options and wellbeing

Job summary

The University of Newcastle is seeking an Education Development Officer to advance teaching quality across our campus. You will work with educators to shape professional growth and enhance teaching practices within the Learning Design and Teaching Innovation unit.

The role focuses on delivering PD programs, creating inclusive teaching resources, and advising on educational theory to foster continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in pedagogy, teaching, and learning.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
• Professionalism and a commitment to advancing education.
• Experience in academic development or related fields is preferred.

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

Teaching & learning

Communication

Relationship building

Job description

The University of Newcastle is seeking an Education Development Officer to advance teaching quality across our campus. You will work with educators to shape professional growth and enhance teaching practices within the Learning Design and Teaching Innovation unit.

The role focuses on delivering PD programs, creating inclusive teaching resources, and advising on educational theory to foster continuous improvement.