Exciting chance for an experienced Education Designer Casual role supporting student leadership and employability in the Faculty of Medicine and Health HEO7 Step 1, $80.18 per hour About the opportunity The University of Sydney is seeking an experienced Education Designer to support the development and delivery of engaging digital learning resources for a Student Leadership project in the Faculty of Medicine and Health. This casual role will focus on designing, enhancing and implementing accessible, high-quality educational content and learning experiences that support student leadership, engagement and employability. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders, you will contribute to the development of sustainable and scalable digital learning solutions, primarily using the University's learning management system, Canvas.

Your key responsibilities will be to: design, test and implement engaging educational resources and courses that align with the University's strategic goals and student learning needs design, develop and optimise high-quality Canvas sites and digital learning environments in accordance with educational best practice and accessibility standards review, consolidate and adapt existing educational, leadership and employability resources into sustainable and scalable digital learning solutions provide support and advice on the effective use of educational and multimedia technologies across student programs, engagement initiatives and co-curricular activities support student partnership and co-design initiatives, incorporating student feedback into the development of meaningful digital resources and learning experiences conduct research and analysis to identify emerging educational technologies, tools and innovative learning design approaches develop and implement best practice learning design solutions that meet diverse educational requirements and enhance student engagement. About you demonstrated experience in educational design, learning design or curriculum development across a range of delivery modes, including online and blended learning demonstrated experience using learning management systems (LMS), with experience in Canvas highly desirable strong digital literacy skills,



including the ability to effectively use educational technologies and multimedia tools to develop engaging learning resources excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines strong attention to detail, with a commitment to producing accurate, accessible and high-quality educational content excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders a proactive and service-oriented approach, with the ability to provide guidance and support to students, staff and other stakeholders demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team, build positive working relationships and contribute to shared project outcomes. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process.

Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Mari Wyn Lewis, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected] © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role.

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The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html

📌 Education Designer - Student Leadership Project (Sydney)
🏢 University Of Sydney
📍 Sydney