Educational Technology Designer

James Cook University; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% employer superannuation

5 weeks recreation leave

Paid parental leave

Flexible working options

Professional development support

On-site childcare and facilities

Job summary

James Cook University invites applications for an Educational Technology Designer to Townsville, designing engaging online learning and transforming priority offerings into scalable digital formats across HDR and research programs.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts, apply emerging technologies and ensure accessible, high-quality learning resources that support researchers and research students across the University.

Qualifications

• Qualifications and/or experience in instructional design, educational technology or a related field.
• Ability to design engaging online learning experiences with LMS and authoring tools.
• Commitment to inclusive, accessible and equitable learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain online learning modules and expand use of emerging technologies.
• Transform priority face-to-face offerings into high-quality digital learning experiences.
• Leverage learner insights to improve outcomes and the overall learner experience.

Skills

Instructional design

Educational technology

Online learning

LMS familiarity

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Authoring Tools

Multimedia Technologies

Job description

James Cook University (JCU) is creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally and globally.

Join JCU's Graduate Research School on a 2-year fixed-term opportunity and help shape the future of researcher development. You'll design engaging online learning, collaborate with subject matter experts and apply emerging technologies to create accessible, high-quality professional development experiences that support HDR candidates and researchers across the University.

• Full-time, fixed-term opportunity | 36.25 hours per week
• Based at the Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas
• HEWL 7: $99,878.44 - $110,446.52 per annum plus up to 17% superannuation

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Educational Technology Designer, you will play a key role in enhancing research capability across JCU by creating engaging, accessible and scalable online professional development. You'll transform priority face-to-face offerings into high-quality digital learning experiences and help shape a contemporary professional development program that supports researchers and research students across the University.

Working closely with academic and professional colleagues, subject matter experts and Colleges, you will design and maintain online learning modules, apply emerging technologies, and use learner insights to continuously improve outcomes. This is an opportunity to influence future learning design practices, support innovation in researcher development, and make a lasting impact across JCU

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

We are looking for a creative and collaborative learning design professional with qualifications and/or experience in instructional design, educational technology or a related field. You enjoy creating engaging online learning experiences and can confidently use learning management systems, authoring tools and multimedia technologies to develop accessible, high-quality learning resources.

You have a talent for working with subject matter experts and translating complex concepts into clear, engaging and pedagogically sound learning experiences. With an understanding of the higher education environment and the needs of researchers and research students, you are committed to creating inclusive, accessible and equitable learning opportunities.

You are comfortable exploring emerging technologies and can apply generative AI and other educational technologies in a responsible and ethical way. Coupled with strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, you can manage competing priorities, establish effective processes and continuously improve learning outcomes and the overall learner experience.

WHY JCU

JCU offers a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work-life balance is respected. Working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect, we support and empower our people through the provisions of;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave plus leave loading
• 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
• Up to 6 months paid parental leave
• A range of flexible working options
• Staff study assistance and paid study leave
• Ongoing professional development support
• Fitness Passport
• Corporate discount on health insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching and counselling)
• Well-equipped modern facilities and contemporary workspaces with access to on-site childcare and medical services at our Townsville campus

ABOUT OUR PROCESS

At JCU, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of the role and align with our values. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome once the recruitment process is finalised.

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James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet the role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming learning and working environment.