Educational Designer
- University of New South Wales
- Australia, NSW
- Jul 14, 2026
Job Description:
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Duration: Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026
- Remuneration: Level 7 $118,483 - $128,233 + 17% Super + Leave Loading
- Location: UNSW Kensington Campus
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:
The Education Designer, Digital plays a key role within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture, partnering with the project team and the ADA Education Portfolio to deliver a strategic project focused on mapping and surfacing skills in a higher education context.
Working closely with academic and professional staff, you will support the design, development, implementation and evaluation of educational and digital initiatives that enhance learning, strengthen curriculum design and improve the capture and recognition of students' skills. Through stakeholder engagement, co-design and innovative learning design practices, you will help deliver engaging educational experiences that respond to current and future industry and government needs.
The role reports to the Educational Program Manager and has no direct reports.
Responsibilities Summary:
- Partner with academics to develop undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum, incorporating curriculum-to-skills mapping, aligned learning activities, assessments and feedback.
- Design and develop engaging online learning activities, modules and digital resources using evidence-based learning and teaching practices.
- Provide expert advice and Faculty-specific Technology Enabled Learning and Teaching (TELT) support to academics and project stakeholders.
- Develop strong stakeholder relationships to support innovative teaching practices and successful project outcomes.
- Collaborate with academics, project teams and learning and teaching staff to ensure alignment with UNSW educational strategy and policy.
- Support workshops, training and communities of practice to build capability in skills-based curriculum design.
- Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of educational technology processes that support skills mapping, skills recognition and student skills data.
- Provide advice on integrating educational technologies and digital platforms that support skills recognition, showcase student capabilities and enhance the learner experience.
- Work collaboratively with technical specialists to support the development and implementation of educational platforms, digital learning experiences and AI-enabled educational solutions.
For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.
Skills and Experience Summary:
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent level of competence gained through education, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated experience contributing to curriculum, program or course design and developing digital learning resources using learning management systems and/or educational technologies.
- Demonstrated technical aptitude and confidence working with digital systems and Microsoft 365 applications to support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of digital learning experiences in partnership with technical specialists.
- Experience working within an academic learning and teaching environment or a comparable setting.
- Sound understanding of learning theories and contemporary pedagogical practices, with demonstrated experience using digital learning technologies, structured information, advanced spreadsheet functionality and AI-enabled tools to support learning design and continuous improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative pedagogical and digital learning solutions while maintaining a strong customer service focus.
- Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and collaborate effectively with academic and professional stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role via the application portal before 9am on the 24th of August.
A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Get in Touch:
For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Partner, UNSW: [email protected]
Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal.
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-
- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
- Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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Job Description:
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Duration: Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026
- Remuneration: Level 7 $118,483 - $128,233 + 17% Super + Leave Loading
- Location: UNSW Kensington Campus
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:
The Education Designer, Digital plays a key role within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture, partnering with the project team and the ADA Education Portfolio to deliver a strategic project focused on mapping and surfacing skills in a higher education context.
Working closely with academic and professional staff, you will support the design, development, implementation and evaluation of educational and digital initiatives that enhance learning, strengthen curriculum design and improve the capture and recognition of students' skills. Through stakeholder engagement, co-design and innovative learning design practices, you will help deliver engaging educational experiences that respond to current and future industry and government needs.
The role reports to the Educational Program Manager and has no direct reports.
Responsibilities Summary:
- Partner with academics to develop undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum, incorporating curriculum-to-skills mapping, aligned learning activities, assessments and feedback.
- Design and develop engaging online learning activities, modules and digital resources using evidence-based learning and teaching practices.
- Provide expert advice and Faculty-specific Technology Enabled Learning and Teaching (TELT) support to academics and project stakeholders.
- Develop strong stakeholder relationships to support innovative teaching practices and successful project outcomes.
- Collaborate with academics, project teams and learning and teaching staff to ensure alignment with UNSW educational strategy and policy.
- Support workshops, training and communities of practice to build capability in skills-based curriculum design.
- Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of educational technology processes that support skills mapping, skills recognition and student skills data.
- Provide advice on integrating educational technologies and digital platforms that support skills recognition, showcase student capabilities and enhance the learner experience.
- Work collaboratively with technical specialists to support the development and implementation of educational platforms, digital learning experiences and AI-enabled educational solutions.
For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.
Skills and Experience Summary:
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent level of competence gained through education, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated experience contributing to curriculum, program or course design and developing digital learning resources using learning management systems and/or educational technologies.
- Demonstrated technical aptitude and confidence working with digital systems and Microsoft 365 applications to support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of digital learning experiences in partnership with technical specialists.
- Experience working within an academic learning and teaching environment or a comparable setting.
- Sound understanding of learning theories and contemporary pedagogical practices, with demonstrated experience using digital learning technologies, structured information, advanced spreadsheet functionality and AI-enabled tools to support learning design and continuous improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative pedagogical and digital learning solutions while maintaining a strong customer service focus.
- Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and collaborate effectively with academic and professional stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role via the application portal before 9am on the 24th of August.
A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Get in Touch:
For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Partner, UNSW: [email protected]
Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal.
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-
- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
- Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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