• University of Queensland - Faculty of EAIT
• Full-time (100%), permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range $89,861.38 - $96,402.32 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

The is a great opportunity for an experienced Learning Design Officer to join the team and provide teaching and learning support to the Faculty’s academic staff in the development of teaching and learning resources and activities, the development of educational media resources, and in the technical support of educational digital literacies. This is a broad role requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good understanding of learning design in the educational environment and the ability to rapidly learn new skills and technologies.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and Apply Pedagogical Knowledge: Create high-quality teaching and learning resources for online and on-campus delivery, leveraging advanced knowledge of learning frameworks to design blended and active learning environments. Inform instructional decisions using pedagogical principles.
• Technical and Media Support: Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Learning Management Systems, assist in planning and producing educational media assets, and manage studio, laboratory, and field video production, focusing on camera preparation, lighting, sound recording, and editing.
• Workload Management and Safety Compliance: Manage workload effectively, contribute to team culture, foster continuous improvement, and adhere to safety policies, especially during field or laboratory production work.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain strong collaborative linkages with diverse stakeholders, including academic, administrative and technical staff.
• Support Project Management and Implementation: Assist with designated projects within the Teaching and Learning portfolio, potentially involving teamwork, curriculum input, and professional practice, along with performing any other duties as directed by your supervisor.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options and flexible start/finish times.
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• On campus childcare options
• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

• A degree with subsequent relevant experience (preferably in an education or media production field or similar); or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or media fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience in developing educational resources with the ability to provide practical support to both traditional and technology-enabled approaches to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
• Experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud, in particular Premiere Pro, or similar media technologies.
• Exposure to educational digital tools and Learning Management Systems with the ability and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Demonstrated commitment to responding to client needs, with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders and colleagues in the development of learning content.
• Effective time management skills and attention to detail with an ability to manage and complete tasks to a high standard with competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated communication skills including written, interpersonal and oral communication skills, and the ability to develop relationships with clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even if they feel they do not meet all the selection criteria.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc.

Work Rights:

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mr James Hardy via j.hardy@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section
• Resume

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close on Sunday, 22 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-42725). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 3 October 2024.