Role type

Full Time (1.0 FTE); Continuing Faculty: Faculty of Science Department/ School: Science Secretariat

Salary

UOM 8: $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. plus 17% super

Job Summary

Champion innovative digital and experiential pedagogy /enhance inclusive, future‑ready student-centred learning. Join us to lead evidence‑informed learning design that transforms science education and strengthens student outcomes. Investing in you – 17% superannuation, perks package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

- Co‑design curriculum and subject‑level projects that improve coherence, alignment and student experience across science programmes.
- Design and evaluate authentic, secure and AI‑resilient assessments that uphold academic integrity and drive meaningful learning.
- Build academic capability through consultations, workshops and resources that develop inclusive, student‑centred teaching and assessment practice.
- Collaborate with teaching teams within Schools and centrally to embed evidence‑based digital pedagogy and develop high‑quality online learning materials.
- Monitor effectiveness of educational initiatives, using data and evidence to inform continuous improvement.

Fit

- Hold a postgraduate qualification in educational design, education or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrate deep expertise in learning design frameworks, curriculum renewal and evidence‑based teaching practice in higher education.
- Design authentic, secure and AI‑resilient assessment tasks and rubrics that align with outcomes and integrity standards.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines while maintaining high‑quality outputs and strong stakeholder engagement.
- Lead and influence change in teaching practice, promoting inclusive and student‑centred approaches and adoption of new technologies.
- Use and keep abreast with new emerging learning technology to create engaging,



accessible digital experiences.

Benefits

- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well‑being
- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work‑life balance and well‑being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
- Salary 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 Company
- Health and well‑being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Team

You will join Student and Academic Services within the Faculty of Science, a cooperative team supporting transformative science education. Working closely with the Science Secretariat and seven diverse schools, the team drives initiatives that enhance teaching quality and student experience. You will contribute to a values‑driven community grounded in curiosity, excellence, impact and integrity, with strong commitment to equity, inclusion and belonging.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‑safe organisation. 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. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Eligibility

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.

Applications close: 24 September 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR- - Specialist, Educational Design.

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