Senior Learning Technologist (Digital Media)

UWA; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave including parental

Up to 17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging available

Incremental progression

Up to 25% discount on eligible UWAfull

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Senior Learning Technologist (Digital Media) to lead a high‑performing technical team within the Digital Media portfolio. You will provide senior technical leadership to teaching staff, researchers and students across laboratories and facilities.

Based at UWA in Perth, this full‑time ongoing appointment offers a base salary of $108,413 to $120,287 p.a. plus 17% superannuation, pro‑rata, with flexible working options and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Senior technical leadership experience in a teaching/learning environment.
• Ability to mentor and develop technical staff and oversee laboratory operations.
• Proven ability to manage priorities and communicate with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership and expert advice to academics, researchers and students.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of technical professionals in Digital Media facilities.
• Drive safe, compliant and efficient operations and high-quality technical support for teaching and research outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Computing skills

Team management

Education

Tertiary or technical qualifications

Job description

• Lead a high-performing technical team supporting world-class teaching in the digital media disciplines
• Collaborate with academics and students in a dynamic learning environment.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $108,413 – $120,287 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

College Services provides academic administration and technical support services to UWA’s Schools, helping academic staff, researchers and students achieve outstanding teaching and research outcomes. Technical Services delivers specialised expertise across a diverse portfolio of disciplines, supporting practical learning, research excellence, compliance and safety.

This role sits within the Digital Media technical services area, supporting disciplines that may include communication and media studies, music, languages and related creative and technology-enabled learning environments. The team plays a critical role in maintaining specialist facilities, providing technical leadership and enabling innovative teaching and research through contemporary digital media technologies and resources.

About the opportunity

• Provide senior technical leadership and expert advice to academic staff, researchers and students across teaching laboratories and research facilities within the Digital Media portfolio.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of technical professionals while overseeing laboratory operations, specialised instrumentation, equipment maintenance, procurement activities and technical resource planning.
• Drive operational excellence through the implementation of safe systems of work, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement initiatives and high-quality technical support for teaching and research outcomes.

About you

• Relevant tertiary or technical trade qualifications or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Extensive relevant technical experience at an appropriate level.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to consult and negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set and deal with conflicting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email on online/internet-based systems.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and manage a team.

Note: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Some after‑hours work may be required. Applicants must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.

Position description: PD - Senior Learning Technologist (Digital Media) (524801).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Melissa Andrade at [e-mail]

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Shelby Corrins at [e-mail]

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 4 November 2026

This position is only open to Current UWA staff.

Please note: Unsolicited applications and emails from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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