Learning and Teaching Coordinator

University of Tasmania; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tasmania is seeking a Learning & Teaching Coordinator to oversee the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning and teaching programs across academic units. Based in Hobart or Launceston, you will provide expert advice and coordinate governance, quality assurance, and accreditation activities.

You will work with the Associate Heads of Learning and Teaching to ensure compliance with university policies, support curriculum governance, and enable efficient operations

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification with experience in tertiary education quality assurance.
• Experience with course and unit reviews, and higher education provider policies and rules.
• Ability to lead and support activities to improve learning and teaching quality in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level advice and guidance on compliance, policy quality assurance and process improvement.
• Coordinate and oversee learning and teaching cycle activities including course reviews and accreditation.
• Review and manage administrative processes for academic quality assurance across learning and teaching.
• Provide executive support to Associate Heads of Learning and Teaching and coordinate L&T committees and governance.
• Analyze course and unit data using student results, curriculum, and records systems and prepare reports.
• Mentor and support other learning and teaching staff, promoting consistent practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Independent work

Discretion & judgement

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification

Job description

• Coordinate and oversee learning and teaching cycle activities
• Provide advice and practical solutions to the learning and teaching team
• Ongoing, Full Time based in Hobart or Launceston

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

About The Opportunity

The Learning & Teaching Coordinator works closely with the Associate Heads of Learning and Teaching and operates under the broad direction of the Business Manager to coordinate, support and provide expert advice on the planning and delivery of learning and teaching programs across the academic units. The role leads a wide range of operational activities that support curriculum governance, quality assurance, accreditation, continuous improvement, and alignment with Health and University priorities.

Drawing on a strong understanding of learning and teaching systems, policies and processes, the Learning & Teaching Coordinator provides high-level analysis, advice and practical solutions to enhance the quality, consistency and efficiency of learning and teaching operations.

The role develops and maintains effective working relationships across the academic units and the Academic Division, facilitating collaboration, resolving issues and managing competing priorities to ensure the successful delivery of learning and teaching programs and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, University policies and procedures.

The position may be based in Hobart or Launceston and supports learning and teaching activities across all campuses.

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-level advice and guidance to the Associate Heads of Learning and Teaching in relation to University compliance, policies, quality assurance and process improvement.
• Coordinate and oversee learning and teaching cycle activities, including major course reviews, course and unit monitoring cycles, attrition reporting, internal review processes and external accreditation activities.
• Review, coordinate and undertake administrative processes relating to academic quality assurance in learning and teaching to support compliance with University requirements.
• Provide executive and committee support to the Associate Heads of Learning and Teaching, including coordination of relevant L&T committees, curriculum governance matters and associated records and reports.
• Use student, curriculum, results, reporting and records management systems to analyse course and unit data and prepare correspondence, reports, briefings and communications.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and support to other learning and teaching professional staff, including sharing expertise and promoting consistent practice.

What We’re Looking For

• A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification with subsequent relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in tertiary education quality assurance, including course and unit review processes, and working with higher education provider rules, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support activities that enhance the quality of learning and teaching in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment.
• Highly developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the capacity to collaborate effectively across academic and professional teams.
• Extensive administrative experience in a University environment, or equivalent experience in a complex organisation with comparable governance and operational structures.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently within established guidelines, exercising discretion, confidentiality and sound judgement.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $130,943 comprising base salary within the range of $101,821 to $111,917 plus 17% superannuation.

Position Description - 504296 - Learning and Teaching Coordinator.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 4 October 2026, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.