Manager, Teaching & Learning Support

Department : Student and Scholarly Services

Salary : UOM 9 – $139,693 - $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super

• Lead a team to enhance subject design, assessment, and delivery through innovative learning technologies.
• Drive transformational teaching innovations and academic capability development for an enhanced student experience.

About the Role

The Manager, Teaching and Learning Support leads a team of learning designers and educational support staff to drive improvements in subject design, assessment strategies, and teaching delivery using the University’s Learning Management System (LMS) and other learning technologies. This role focuses on building faculty partnerships to enhance academic staff capabilities and improve the student learning experience. The incumbent also oversees professional development programs, training resources, and educational dissemination projects to support transformational teaching and learning practices.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Lead teaching, learning and assessment support programs for faculty groups, small teaching teams, and individuals, seeking to adopt transformational approaches to developing more flexible teaching, learning, and assessment opportunities for students and staff.
• Oversee the development and delivery of a wide range of professional development and training programs / seminars and resources for staff to support the pedagogically informed adoption of learning technologies to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment outcomes.
• Coordinate evaluative and analytical reviews of the effectiveness of using technology in learning, teaching, and assessment.
• Oversee support for meeting students' accessibility needs in teaching, learning, and assessment practices.

Who we are looking for :

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to solve problems and design innovative solutions for effective service delivery. They excel in building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and communicating effectively across diverse academic and professional backgrounds, fostering innovation within teaching and learning environments.

You will also have :

• A relevant postgraduate qualification or progress towards a postgraduate qualification with extensive relevant experience and / or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and / or education / training.
• Proven experience in managing a team of subject matter experts and professionals in the delivery of timely outcomes and collective achievement of KPIs in higher education settings.
• Depth of knowledge and skills for learning, teaching, and assessment in higher education, such as pedagogy, learning design, and digital learning.
• Proven experience in leading the planning, preparation, and delivery of professional development training programs for adult learners.

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note : Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services

Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.

What we offer you :

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne

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Be yourself :

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants :

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents :

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria 1, 2, 3, and 8 (found in the Position Description)

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at [emailprotected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.

Advertised : 21 Jan 2025 12 : 05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time