Senior Education Developer

Macquarie University; Sydney; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

17% Superannuation

Onsite parking

Training and development

Onsite childcare facilities

Job summary

Macquarie University invites applications for two Senior Education Developers to join the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) for a 12-month fixed-term term at North Ryde. You will design and deliver technology-enhanced learning solutions, including integrating Microsoft Teams into the digital classroom and collaborating with IT and learning designers.

You will train staff, evaluate learning effectiveness, and embed AI-enabled pedagogies while meeting accessibility and policy

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in technology, instructional design or related field.
• Extensive experience designing digital education programs in higher education.
• Experience using Moodle/iLearn and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to integrate AI into education environments.
• Strong communication, consultation and training skills.
• Good organisational and project coordination skills.
• Knowledge of Australian higher education policy and regulation (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality, technology-enhanced digital learning solutions.
• Provide expert consultancy and training to academic staff and learning designers.
• Evaluate pedagogical effectiveness using feedback and data.
• Embed accessibility and employability in learning designs.
• Establish digital design standards, templates and workflows.
• Manage learning technology projects end-to-end with stakeholders.
• Keep pace with developments in digital pedagogy and AI-enabled learning.

Skills

Moodle/iLearn

Microsoft Teams

AI in education

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Technology & Instructional Design

Job description

Macquarie University Macquarie University is a top-performing modern university situated in Sydney Australia. With its consistency in excellence and eminence over the years, Macquarie has become a five-star university. Essentially,...

• $126,306 – $140,543 per annum (HEW Level 8) and 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Full-time, fixed term for 12 months (two positions available)
• Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Macquarie University is reimagining the student learning experience. As part of the Macquarie Advantage, Education for Future Generations, a university-wide project is underway to integrate Microsoft Teams into the student learning environment, complementing iLearn to create a more dynamic, interactive and connected experience for students. With more than 2,450 units offered across all teaching periods in 2026, the scale of the opportunity and the impact is significant.

To deliver this, we are recruiting two Senior Education Developers for a 12-month term within the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education), working closely with Digital Transformation team, IT, Faculty and Macquarie Academy learning designers. You will be at the centre of discovery, design, development and delivery: building practical digital learning solutions, then equipping academic and professional staff to use them with confidence through training and effective handover.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys the idea of bringing Microsoft Teams to life in the digital classroom environment. If you are energised by technology-enhanced learning, evidence-informed design and the chance to influence practice across an entire university, we would like to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head, Operations and Strategic Delivery (PVCE), you will design and deliver technology-enhanced learning solutions across a diverse range of courses and programs and provide expert advice that shapes how online and blended learning is delivered at Macquarie. Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and producing high-quality, technology-enhanced digital learning solutions that meet agreed timelines, quality standards and budget parameters.
• Providing expert consultancy, advice and training to academic staff, learning designers and central partners to shape online and blended learning strategies and create seamless student experiences across digital environments.
• Evaluating pedagogical effectiveness throughout development and at project completion, analysing feedback and impact data to inform evidence-based improvements.
• Embedding the University's vision and imperatives and meeting statutory and policy obligations, including accessibility, while designing for employability, reuse and syndication where appropriate.
• Establishing digital design standards and tools, including templates, project planning resources and functional specifications, and encouraging consistent adoption of agreed procedures and quality benchmarks across the academic community.
• Managing learning technology development projects end-to-end: scoping work, coordinating multidisciplinary contributions (such as video, audio, visual design and programming specialists), maintaining clear stakeholder communication and delivering sustainable, achievable outcomes.
• Keeping pace with university, national and international developments, including digital and AI-enabled pedagogies, and translating insights into practical improvements and strategic recommendations.

About Us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today .

About You (Selection Criteria)

You are an experienced education or learning developer who combines pedagogical insight with practical digital expertise. You are comfortable advising academic colleagues, translating requirements into functional digital solutions, and managing multiple projects in a complex environment. You bring sound professional judgement, initiative, and a genuine interest in what makes learning work for students.

• A relevant tertiary qualification in technology, instructional design or a related field, and/or an equivalent combination of qualifications and extensive relevant experience.
• Substantial experience designing and developing digital education programs in a higher education context, including engaging online and blended learning experiences – ideally using Moodle/iLearn and Microsoft Teams.
• Demonstrated expertise navigating technologies, systems and digital environments to create streamlined experiences for students, academic and professional staff.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI meaningfully and effectively into education learning environments.
• High-level communication, consultation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to advise and train colleagues across a range of disciplines.
• Well-developed organisational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a complex environment.
• Capacity to work with autonomy and initiative while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, applying sound professional judgement.
• Experience contributing to institution-wide learning and teaching initiatives, and knowledge of the Australian higher education policy and regulatory environment and its implications for learning, teaching and assessment. (Desirable)

Applications Close:

Applications will close on Wednesday 21st October at 11.59 PM.

Why Join Us?

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the fabulous staff benefits on offer when you work at Macquarie University:

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Extensive training and professional development programs
• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
• Discounted health insurance
• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework .

Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.