Role type:Full time; Fixed termFaculty:ChancelleryDepartment:Office of the ProvostSalary:$156,480 p.a. plus 17% superTurn market insight and academicexpertiseinto high-quality online programs / collaborate closely with faculties on curriculum design / deliver strong learner outcomes and impactful student experiencesInvesting in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.The University of MelbourneWe take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission tobenefitsociety through the transformative impact of education and research.Discover more via our website.Your next career opportunityIn this role, you will partner with academic colleagues to shape online academic programs that span multiple disciplines, courses and stages of design and delivery.
You will translate market opportunity, learner needs and faculty priorities into clear academic programdesign strategies, curriculumdesignsand student experience principles.
You will work with a wide variety of academic and professional stakeholders,developing innovative solutionscollaboratively and helpingtobuild a new, scaling online education business.What you will deliver:Lead academic programdesignby translating market trendsandlearner needsinto clear design strategies thatenhance learner outcomes.Facilitate faculty-led curriculum design processes acrossdifferent stagesof course development, co-creating program structures, subjectsequencingand learning outcomes for online programs.Establish clear decision gates and success measures that give stakeholders confidence in each program's readiness for market launch and teaching delivery.Managethestructured handover of approved curriculum to learning design teams,



ensuring intent andstudentexperience requirements areclear.Support ongoing course maintenance during delivery by using learning analytics, studentfeedbackand faculty insights to prioritise improvements and strengthen the learner experience.Evaluate data to recommend enhancements to online pedagogy, learning technologies and wrap-around student engagement.You may be a great fit if you:Hold a master's degree or equivalent in education, curriculum development, instructionaldesignor related discipline.Bring 3–5 years' experience in academic product management or similar roles within education or EdTech.Demonstrate strong strategic planning, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability toidentifyopportunities, assess market trends and develop innovative solutions for diverse learners and stakeholders.Communicate complex ideas clearly and confidently with a wide variety of academic,professionaland external stakeholders across multiple levels of the organisation.Apply robust project management skills, coordinating multiple design projects and effectively using relevant tools and software.Provideexpert guidance on online pedagogy and technology, backed by successful delivery of high-quality online courses.For furtherinformationplease refer to the attached PD.What we offer you!
Build future financial security with 17% superannuationSupportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-beingCareer development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs,



such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn LearningProgressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leaveSalary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre CompanyHealth and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance ProgramYour recent teamMelbourne Online is a new, fast-growing business unitestablishedto design and deliver high-quality online postgraduate education at scale, working in close partnership with faculties, sharedservicesand external delivery partners.Be YourselfTheUniversity of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safeorganisation.
The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ApplicantsWe aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians.VisitourIndigenous staff pageto learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team ****** must have current valid work rights for Australia.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.A Working with Children Check isrequiredfor all positions.
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📌 Academic Program Development Manager (Melbourne)
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