Multimodal Career Development Learning Designer at University of Queensland

City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

102302.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Content Creation, Digital Learning, Stakeholder Collaboration, Student Engagement, Educational Technologies, Learning Design Principles, Data Visualization, Project Management, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Communication, LMS Platforms, Articulate, H5P

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Career Development Shape the future of student employability through digital learning and content creation. Base salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 06) Full-time (100%), permanent based at our St Lucia Campus About This Opportunity Are you passionate about helping students and graduates succeed in their careers? In this dynamic role as Multimodal Career Development Learning Designer, you’ll work closely with Career Development and key partners across the University (including the Library, ITaLI and Faculties) to design and deliver engaging career development learning resources. You’ll leverage educational technologies and learning design principles to create impactful digital content that supports students and alumni throughout their employability journey. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of content creation, digital learning, stakeholder collaboration, and student engagement. Key responsibilities will include: Collaborating with stakeholders to identify, enhance and develop innovative career development resources, informed by national and international best practice. Creating, publishing and maintaining employability content, including website materials, online learning modules and career resources. Support Career Development with data visualization for reporting and presentation activities. Supporting major career events such as Resume Reviews, Recruitment Essentials Day, Orientation and Employability Week, engaging directly with students and alumni. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program On campus childcare options Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day) Salary packaging options About You Undergraduate degree in Education, Learning Design or related field, with at least 3 years’ relevant experience in digital or educational content development. Experience using educational technologies including LMS platforms (Blackboard/Moodle), Articulate, H5P, ePortfolio systems, and social media tools, with exposure to learner data and analytics. Proven ability to design and develop engaging online learning resources for a dynamic organisation; intermediate to advanced skills in HTML, CSS and JavaScript are highly desirable. Strong understanding of the Australian higher education sector and graduate employability challenges. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across teams. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Aaron Ruutz on a.ruutz@uq.edu.au For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close 5th March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-61443). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 17 March 2026. The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Responsibilities

The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to enhance and develop innovative career development resources, informed by best practices. Key duties include creating, publishing, and maintaining employability content such as website materials and online learning modules, alongside supporting data visualization for reporting.