Educational Designer at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

122702.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Learning Design, Technical Support, Operational Capability, Solutions-Oriented, Data-Informed Decision Making, Analytical Capability, Instructional Design, Educational Technologies, LMS, Canvas, HTML, CSS, Video Recording, Training, Guidance, Stakeholder Management

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Full time fixed term until 16 April 2027 at the Faculty of Engineering, Camperdown Campus Exciting opportunity to support academic and teaching staff and build trusted relationships with them Opportunity to contribute to learning and teaching improvement projects within a faculty that is a passionate leader in creating a digital, sustainable and healthier future. Base Salary, HEO 7, $112,628 - $122,702 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Faculty of Engineering is seeking an experienced Educational Designer to provide high-level operational and technical support to academic teaching staff across the Faculty and strengthen the delivery of teaching and learning. As an Educational Designer, you will apply strong technical knowledge, learning design expertise and operational capability to support teaching staff across the Faculty. The role requires a proactive, solutions-oriented approach and a commitment to delivering outstanding service while maintaining high standards in the design and implementation of learning content. You will work closely with academic and teaching staff, inter-faculty teams and university-wide stakeholders to develop high-quality online educational resources. While part of a Faculty-wide team, you will be embedded within one or two schools and contribute to key Faculty initiatives. Student-centric education design is a core strategic pillar for the Faculty, with in-depth unit reviews playing a critical role in uplifting quality. We value data-informed decision making to deliver meaningful outcomes, and Educational Designers are expected to bring strong technical expertise, analytical capability and a service-focused mindset. The role also supports the smooth delivery of semester start and exam Gradescope activities and the development of clear and effective student communications. The successful candidate will drive innovation in online learning environments and student learning experiences by identifying opportunities for enhancement and providing practical, hands-on support. You will also provide expert advice, training and guidance to staff to support the effective use of educational technologies and the delivery of engaging, high-quality courses. You will be part of the broader Education Services portfolio of more than 30 professional staff, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team committed to delivering outstanding service and measurable impact across the Faculty. Your key responsibilities will be to: provide deep technical expertise and ‘at elbow’ operational support to the work area in the creation and development of educational resources to enhance student learning experience undertake unit reviews in collaboration with the AD L&T, peer reviewer and unit of study coordinators support with developing innovative tools and resources to meet the teaching and curriculum needs of the Faculty partner with Professional and Academic teaching staff on instructional approaches, activities, and assessments that support student centered learning create, test, and implement online and classroom educational resources for staff and students using an LMS and other full range of other education technologies use your technical skills and judgement to identify problems, brainstorm and analyse answers, and implement the best solutions undertake ad-hoc projects and other activities. About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Educational Designer who has: a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or the equivalent in experience the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes the ability to use digital tools and platforms to support academic colleagues delivering online and in-person education (Learning Management Systems such as Canvas, HTML and CSS, desktop video recording and publishing) the ability to strive to develop and improve their own proficiency in using technology, and in recommending educational approaches, and so creating a positive impact for the faculty and University the ability to understand stakeholders needs and expectations, and deliver an excellent service experience for Faculty staff, students, and the community the ability to think creatively about current challenges and opportunities to develop solutions, encouraging creative capacity in others to optimise outcomes for students, staff, and the faculty. To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. Work Rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Deepna Chand, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au . © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Wednesday 01 April 2026 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html

Responsibilities

The role involves providing high-level operational and technical support to academic teaching staff, strengthening teaching and learning delivery, and developing high-quality online educational resources. Key duties include undertaking unit reviews, partnering on instructional approaches, and creating/implementing online educational resources using various education technologies.