Senior Learning Designer – ePortfolio

Job no: 0060909
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department/School: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 8 – $115,137 – $124,622 p.a. plus 17% super

• Promote innovative teaching, engage stakeholders, and implement impactful educational frameworks for a dynamic and effective learning environment.
• $115,137 – $124,622 p.a., 17% super, benefits, and a flexible hybrid work environment!

About the Role
As the Senior Learning Designer (ePortfolio), you will spearhead the design and development of novel and rejuvenated subjects within the Teaching and Learning Innovation (TLI) framework and strategic initiatives. Your role will involve the adept management of multiple educational technologies, the cultivation of positive team dynamics, and a steadfast commitment to upholding uncompromising standards of quality. 

You will promote innovative pedagogy and assessment at the program and subject levels, particularly around ePortfolio pedagogies. Simultaneously, you will manage stakeholder relationships, fostering trust and transparent communication with faculties, vendors, and teaching leaders, whilst creating an environment committed to advancing educational paradigms. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading faculty engagement and collaboration on ePortfolios, aligning with stakeholders, supervising projects, and driving continuous improvement for enhanced educational quality.
• Leading the development, delivery, and maintenance of learning design principles and technology-enhanced learning (TEL) frameworks, applying them appropriately to all subject/course design initiatives and other projects as needed.
• Leading and providing consulting services to teaching staff and support personnel for strategically and pedagogically driven development of evidence-based practice assessments and activities, especially in the context of ePortfolios.

Who we are looking for
We’re on the lookout for innovative minds to join our team! If you have a proven track record of crafting engaging online and blended education experiences across diverse disciplines, we want you as a part of our team. Bring your deep understanding of contemporary pedagogy and expertise in developing efficient learning design frameworks to the table. We value organisational prowess, detail orientation, and a strong work ethic, coupled with a commitment to continuous improvement and a knack for creative problem-solving within tight timelines. Utilise your practical experience in designing and supporting digital assessments using ePortfolios at both program and subject levels.

You will also have:

• Equivalent combination of degree and experience or extensive specialist expertise.
• Extensive hands-on experience in crafting and implementing impactful educational learning design frameworks and methodologies for outstanding learning, teaching, and assessment experiences.
• Extensive experience in crafting and delivering both online and face-to-face professional development, facilitating learning activities, and promoting the effective use of digital technologies, digital assessments, ePortfolios, and learning design applications.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, adept at collaborating with diverse senior internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes on a large scale.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services (SASS) provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation.  This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.

Teaching and Learning Innovation (TLI) is the central teaching and learning support group enabling the University’s scholarly and learning community to enrich and extend academic achievement through the effective use of world-class learning environments, technologies, and media.

What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne
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Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled “Reasonable Adjustments Request”.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact the Professional Talent Acquisition Team via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application with this email address.  

Position Description