Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia's top young university, and located centrally in one of the world's most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.
About the Team
The Learning & Curriculum Unit (LCU) is responsible for enhancing teaching, curriculum, and assessment in alignment with quality standards and strategic direction.
The Education Portfolio leads the provision of a distinctive UTS education for staff and students, contributing to student success through quality teaching and engaging and innovative curricula.
About the Role
The Specialist, Curriculum Design will play a key role in supporting the Curriculum Transformation initiative at UTS. This position is responsible for facilitating collaborative curriculum design processes with faculty course teams, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and contemporary higher education practices. The role requires expertise in curriculum theory and design, and the ability to prepare high-quality guidance materials for academic teams.
If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for:
- Facilitating CxT workshops to support course teams with curriculum mapping, alignment of learning outcomes, and secure assessment practices.
- Identifying and implementing curriculum enhancements, redesigning courses for future-focused and digital delivery while maintaining quality and integrity.
- Managing project timelines, deliverables,
and documentation to ensure successful delivery of curriculum transformation outcomes.
- Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships to drive collaboration, engagement, and buy-in across course teams.
- Monitoring progress, share insights, and report on transformation activities to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
With examples, please outline within your Cover Letter, how you meet the following key selection criteria:
- Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead collaborative curriculum design workshops.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, practical guidance.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while contributing effectively to a team environment.
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum design and development within a higher education setting.
- Experience facilitating workshops and engaging diverse academic teams to achieve shared outcomes
Remuneration & Benefits
Base Salary Range: $111,740 - $123,611 pa (HEW 7)
This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.
UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Advantages include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.
This position is full-time and appointment will be made on fixed term basis until December 2027 .
Closing Date:Thursday, 27th August 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST)
Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.
UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors. We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.
Accessibility
Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact ***********@uts.edu.au for assistance.
At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose - we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.
Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.
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