Job No: 0064217
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Melbourne Online - Office of the Provost
Salary: UOM 8 – $119,742 – $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- Oversee the creation of high-quality online courses in Canvas through expert leadership and collaboration.
- Drive innovation in online education by leading a talented team and shaping transformative learning experiences.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
Melbourne Online is experiencing rapid growth, and we aim to complete this hiring round before Christmas. We encourage you to submit your application promptly to be considered.
About the Role
The University of Melbourne's Melbourne Online team seeks a skilled Senior Learning Designer to lead the creation of engaging online courses. You will work closely with subject matter experts to develop high-quality Canvas courses, guide a team of learning designers, and ensure adherence to Melbourne Online's standards. Your expertise in instructional design, writing, and project management will be crucial in shaping the future of online learning.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the design and development of high-quality Canvas courses, ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices.
- Writing scripts, storyboards, and instructional materials, and work with multimedia teams to create engaging learning experiences.
- Managing a team of learning designers, overseeing project timelines, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality course materials.
Who we are looking for
We seek a talented Senior Learning Designer with a passion for creating engaging online learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in learning management systems and multimedia tools, as well as excellent leadership and communication abilities. They will lead a team of learning designers, collaborate with subject matter experts, and ensure the delivery of high-quality online courses.
You will also have:
- Relevant post-graduate qualification and/ or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
- Previous experience as a learning design and development specialist, with a focus on online Canvas production. A degree or certification in a relevant field is preferred.
- Proven experience in leading and driving Canvas builds, instructional design, and writing for online learning environments.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – “Melbourne Online - 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 University’s Advancing Melbourne and Advancing Students and Education strategies set out a vision to enhance Melbourne’s position as a leader in higher education. Through targeted investment, Melbourne Online is the University of Melbourne’s newly created online education business.
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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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 the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, 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.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
