Educational Developer

UNSW International; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation and leave loading

Extra 3 days' leave over Christmas

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Discounts across retail, education and

Job summary

University of New South Wales (UNSW) Kensington Campus invites applications for an Educational Developer. You will apply pedagogical principles and design technology-enhanced learning to support curriculum transformation and the Flexible Semester calendar.

This fixed-term role spans 15 months, starting January 2027, within the Faculty of Law and Justice. You will collaborate to strengthen course design, delivery and student learning experiences, while leading development activities and staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or postgraduate qualification with relevant working experience.
• Demonstrated pedagogical and technical expertise in supporting design and delivery of educational projects in higher education.
• Experience in driving adoption of educational technologies in teaching and learning.
• Strong communication, project management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pedagogical and technical expertise to support design and delivery of educational projects and courses aligned with strategic objectives.
• Drive adoption and effective use of educational technologies across programs and courses, including generative AI.
• Design, deliver and evaluate academic development activities and resources that build teaching capability.
• Work collaboratively within the EDQ team and with Faculties and Division units to deliver education support initiatives.
• Perform other duties as required by the EDQ manager and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Pedagogical expertise

Educational technology adoption

Curriculum design

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or postgraduate qualification

Job description

University of New South Wales – Kensington NSW

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: 15-month fixed term contract beginning January 2027
• Remuneration: Level 7 from $118,483 - $128,233 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus

About UNSW:

UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in everything we do.

As Australia's #1 university and one of the world's leading research institutions, our people are helping solve society's biggest challenges through world-class research, education and innovation. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and make a genuine impact, you're in the right place.

Why your role matters:

We’re seeking an experienced Educational Developer with strong pedagogical expertise and experience applying pedagogical principles and designing technology-enhanced learning. In the Faculty of Law and Justice, you’ll support curriculum transformation, including implementation of the Flexible Semester academic calendar and initiatives in assessment and feedback, inclusive teaching, and technology-enhanced learning. Through course design, development and evaluation, and staff capability building, you’ll work collaboratively with academic and professional colleagues to strengthen course design, delivery and create high-quality learning experiences for students.

Accountabilities:

• Provide pedagogical and technical expertise to support the design and delivery of educational projects and courses aligned with strategic objectives, including guidance to academic staff on teaching practices, University policies, and the implementation of the Flex-semester academic calendar and technology-enhanced learning.
• Drive the adoption and effective use of educational technologies across programs and courses, including generative AI.
• Design, deliver and evaluate academic development activities and resources that build teaching capability.
• Work collaboratively within the EDQ team and collaborate with other teams, Faculties and Division units to identify, develop, and deliver education support initiatives.
• Perform other duties as required by the EDQ manager and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the work unit.

Skills and Experience:

• A bachelor’s or postgraduate qualification with relevant working experience.
• Demonstrated pedagogical and technical expertise in supporting the design and delivery of educational projects and courses aligned with strategic objectives in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience in driving the adoption of the effective use of educational technologies in teaching and learning.
• Strong communication, project management and organisational skills.

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the positionlisting onJobs@UNSW

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. It's our people who make UNSW one of the world's leading universities.

Along with the opportunity to work on diverse, high-risk projects that support world-class research and education, you'll enjoy benefits that are hard to find in many construction and infrastructure environments, including:

• 17% superannuation and additional leave loading.
• Additional 3 days' leave over the Christmas shutdown.
• Flexible working options and genuine work-life balance.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Discounts and entitlements across retail, education and fitness.

To learn more about working at UNSW, visit: https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Contact: Amy Denney ********@unsw.edu.au- Talent Acquisition Partner

Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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