Senior Multimedia Designer

University of Western Australia; Perth; Remote; AUD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is seeking a Senior Multimedia Designer to lead the production of engaging digital learning assets and ensure accessibility and quality across online learning materials. The role supports UWA Online and collaborates across digital education programs.

You will drive standards for multimedia production, deliver inclusive, pedagogy-driven resources, and enhance workflows for scalable online delivery across Australia and globally.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in multimedia production for education with a portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly developed organisational skills and project coordination abilities.
• Qualifications in digital media or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of engaging digital learning assets.
• Provide expert advice on accessibility, UDL, and production standards.
• Drive improvements to production workflows, asset management, and quality assurance.

Skills

Multimedia production

Accessibility

UDL

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Tertiary qualification in digital media

Job description

• Shape the future of online learning at The University of Western Australia (UWA) by creating engaging, accessible and high-impact digital learning experiences.
• Join a collaborative team driving innovation in digital education across fully online and digitally enhanced programs.
• Full-time (1 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: Level 7, $108,413 – $120,287 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Digital Development and Enhancement Team partners with academics to design and deliver outstanding digital learning experiences across UWA. The team produces engaging multimedia content, supports effective use of learning technologies, champions accessibility and quality standards, and contributes to the University's digital learning strategy.

This role will play a key part in supporting UWA Online, a strategic initiative delivering flexible, industry-relevant and high-quality online education to learners across Australia and globally.

About the opportunity

• Lead the production of engaging digital learning assets, including video, graphics, infographics, interactive content and other multimedia resources that enhance student learning outcomes.
• Provide expert advice on accessibility, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), multimedia production standards and digital content quality, ensuring online learning materials are inclusive and pedagogically effective.
• Drive continuous improvement of production workflows, digital asset management practices, templates and quality assurance processes to support scalable online learning delivery.

About you

• Demonstrated expertise in multimedia production for education, with a portfolio showcasing digital content creation, visual communication, accessibility and learner engagement.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility, inclusive design and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, with the ability to apply these to digital learning environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interpret complex requirements and translate them into high-quality digital learning resources.
• Highly developed organisational skills, including project coordination, version control, file management and delivery against fixed timelines.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in digital media, multimedia design, educational technology or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and professional experience.

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.

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To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Debbie Jordan at [e-mail]

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Zen Huang at [e-mail]

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 22 October 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

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.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.