Job Description
Role type: 2 x Full Time Continuing positions available
Department: The University of Melbourne Online, Chancellery; Office of the Provost
Salary: UoM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super
Design and development of high-quality, pedagogically sound online subjects across multiple disciplines and at scale.
Help us create innovative online learning experiences that enrich students’ academic journeys at a globally recognised university.
Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As a Learning Designer at Melbourne Online, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of online education at the University of Melbourne. In this position, you will design and develop high-quality, pedagogically sound online subjects across multiple disciplines at scale. You will work collaboratively with academic teams, Senior Learning Designers, Media Producers, Graphic Designers, EdTechs and Content Editors to ensure each course meets the University’s educational standards.
This role gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge of design principles, learning methodologies and pedagogical and heutagogical approaches to create high-quality online learning experiences that enhance the overall learning journey for the University of Melbourne Online students.
Join us in delivering against our values, including putting students at the heart of everything we do, designing impactful learning experiences that are different by design.
You will:
Develop canvas courses: Build high-quality online subjects, ensuring alignment with Melbourne Online standards and objectives.
Create engaging content: Write, storyboard and develop instructional materials for learning modules into canvas, making decisions on content delivery and integration of multimedia elements.
Collaboration with Production and Technology teams: Work closely with academic teams, Senior Learning Designers, Media Producers, Graphic Designers, EdTechs and Content Editors to create engaging learning materials, including videos, graphics and interactive elements.
Technology integration: Build content in Canvas and utilise technology to enhance the online teaching and learning experience, incorporating interactive features and multimedia elements.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold a relevant qualification and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
Additionally, you can:
Demonstrate end-to-end experience designing and developing high-quality online subjects across multiple disciplines and at scale.
Create structured content maps, storyboards and documentation that translate academic material into engaging, accessible online learning experiences.
Apply contemporary learning design principles, methodologies and pedagogical approaches, including assessment integrity strategies for online environments.
Build, maintain and enhance subjects in Canvas LMS, confidently using tools, integrations and accessibility, copyright and QA standards.
Manage competing priorities in complex stakeholder environments, collaborating effectively while taking initiative and ownership of deliverables.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – Office of the Provost
Led by the Provost, the Office of the Provost supports achievement of the vision and objectives for education and community contained in the Advancing Melbourne strategy. The Office of the Provost sits alongside other divisions (Research, International, Strategy & Culture) within Chancellery.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].
Application essentials:
Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contact Ethan Khamly
For questions related to our recruitment process email Ethan at [email protected]
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply today and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: Tuesday 8th June. 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: JR-013267 Learning Designer PD Final.docx