- University of Recent South Wales
- Australia, NSW
- Oct 8, 2026

Information Technology, Student Services

About University of New South Wales

At UNSW, we take pride in the broad range and high quality of our teaching programs. Our teaching gains strength and currency from our research activities, strong industry links and our international nature; UNSW has strong regional and...

- Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: 2 years Fixed-term contract (possibility of 1 year extension)
- Remuneration: $132,445 - $149,228 + 17% superannuation and leave loading
- Location: UNSW Kensington Campus – Hybrid work arrangement (2-3 days onsite)

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

UNSW's LMS transformation is a critical enabler for teaching and learning across the University. As Senior Learning Designer, you will sit at the intersection of academic practice, curriculum renewal and digital learning, helping shape the primary digital interface for UNSW's educational delivery.

Working across the Division of Education and Student Experience, Faculties, Schools and central units, you will build empathetic and influential relationships with academic staff and leaders, creating the conditions, frameworks and support that enable high-quality curriculum aligned with UNSW's Progress for All strategy.





You will bring expert guidance on curriculum and educational design, Universal Design for Learning, assessment and feedback, digital assessment platforms and emerging pedagogical trends. Your research and advice will help UNSW evaluate innovation, improve practice and lead meaningful change.

Working with the LMS Program leadership team and reporting to the Learning Design Director, you will influence university-wide solutions, guide initiatives from concept and pilot through to operation, and lead through collaboration, service orientation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities Summary:

- Collaborate with University staff to design enterprise LMS solutions, build capability, elevate educational excellence and improve the experience of staff and students.
- Build strong, influential relationships with academic and professional stakeholders through consultation, advice and change management, supporting innovative teaching strategies and curriculum renewal.
- Research the latest pedagogical innovations and lead the systematic evaluation and trial of emerging educational design approaches and learning technologies.
- Manage and transition LMS initiatives in an agile environment from concept and pilot through to fully operational solutions, with agreed deliverables, governance and timeframes.
- Act as a delegated deputy project lead where required,



lead a small team or project workstream, and coordinate delivery across the LMS transformation lifecycle.
- Contribute to the Innovation Pillar of UNSW's Progress for All Strategy, supporting the development, implementation and operation of services, systems and protocols that advance teaching and learning.
- Prepare high-quality reports, recommendations and decision material in line with governance protocols for business-as-usual and LMS strategic initiatives.
- Interpret requirements and provide leadership, strategic advice and solution-focused actions for technology-enabled learning and teaching practices across UNSW.
- Maintain current and emerging knowledge of digital assessment platforms and pedagogical trends, translating that knowledge into practice improvement and professional development.
- Provide responsive, student-centred support to students, Faculties, Schools and central units within agreed service expectations, contributing to a culture of professionalism, accountability and continuous service improvement.

For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.

Skills and Experience Summary:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in education, learning design or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience supporting academic staff in higher education, preferably in assessment, curriculum design or digital learning contexts.
- Working knowledge of learning technologies used in assessment, such as Moodle, Turnitin, Inspera or similar platforms.
- Understanding of contemporary assessment principle

📌 Senior Learning Designer (Sydney)
🏢 University Of New South Wales
📍 Sydney