*Manager, Learning Design & Curriculum Transformation at University of Wollongong

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

149960.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Curriculum Design, Learning Transformation, Assessment Reform, Inclusive Practice, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Educational Excellence, Professional Learning, Technology-Enhanced Learning, Governance, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Pedagogical Transformation, Collaboration, Innovation

Industry

Writing and Editing

Description

Permanent/continuing, full-time appointment Level 8/9: $120,866 - $149,960 + 17% superannuation The University of Wollongong (UOW) is seeking an experienced and future focused senior leader to drive institution-wide curriculum innovation, assessment reform, and learning and teaching transformation. This role is pivotal to advancing UOW’s strategic educational priorities by shaping high‑quality, inclusive, technology‑enhanced, and future‑ready curriculum across all disciplines and modes. As the Manager, Learning Design and Curriculum Transformation, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team of Educational Designers and Career Development Learning Design Specialists. You will guide the design, renewal, evaluation, and assurance of programs and initiatives that enable educational excellence and high-quality learning experiences and environments across the university. Working in close partnership with senior academic and professional leaders, you will lead major curriculum transformation initiatives aligned with UOW strategy, regulatory requirements, and sector best practice. You will also drive capability‑building across the university by developing and delivering professional learning, resources, and frameworks that enable staff to adopt contemporary pedagogy, technology‑enhanced learning approaches, and future‑focused assessment design. This role has a strong focus on governance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement, leveraging data, evidence, and emerging trends to inform decision-making and improve institutional outcomes. This is a high‑impact leadership role requiring strong strategic insight, deep expertise in curriculum and assessment design, experience leading digital and pedagogical transformation, and the ability to influence and collaborate across complex organisational environments. Position Description The successful candidate will have a postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) and extensive senior-level experience leading curriculum design and learning and teaching transformation in higher education, with strong expertise in contemporary pedagogy, assessment reform, inclusive practice, and proven strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. To apply for this position applicants are requested to provide an up-to-date resume and a cover letter (no more than 3 pages) providing details of their skills, experience and interest in this role. For further information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Alyce Mason alyce@uow.edu.au Closing Date: Thursday 5 February 2026 11:55 PM As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender-based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation. The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians. Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply. This position is not suitable for remote work in accordance with the UOW Remote Working Guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team, guiding the design and evaluation of programs that enhance educational excellence. This role involves leading major curriculum transformation initiatives aligned with the university's strategy and best practices.