Learning Designer

University of Melbourne
April 30, 2024
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Learning Designer

Job no: 0062290 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time Fixed-term until 31 December 2026 Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences School: Melbourne Dental School Salary: UOM 7 – $102,338 - $110,780 p.a. plus 17% super

  • Develop and maintain learning assets for Melbourne Dental School
  • Drive curriculum innovation for Doctor of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Oral Health courses.
  • Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
  • About the Role The Learning Designer at the Melbourne Dental School is tasked with developing and maintaining learning assets for the Doctor of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Oral Health courses. Collaborating closely with program directors, the role involves designing assessments and curriculum, requiring excellent initiative and self-management skills to ensure effective coordination with various stakeholders and maintain high-quality standards across multiple projects simultaneously.

    Your responsibilities will include:

  • Apply appropriate andragogy to the development of learning assets in the MDS programs.
  • Design, develop or redevelop learning experiences for online and face to face delivery to meet specified learning objectives of the learning assets.
  • Support the development, maintenance and administration of high-quality interactive resources to support learning design.
  • Who We Are Looking For The successful candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated by their ability to design learning assets, collaborate with stakeholders, and provide support for educational systems. They must excel in managing priorities in a dynamic environment, with a commitment to continuous improvement, and ideally have experience or understanding of the higher education or medical education sectors.

    You will also have:

  • A degree with substantial relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
  • Demonstrated ability in designing learning assets and special experiences in online and face to face delivery modes.
  • Experience in developing support and guide material for staff and student in using new educational systems and new learning materials.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage critical and competing priorities in a highly dynamic and flexible environment, as well as a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

    This role requires that the successful candidate must 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 Dental School The Melbourne Dental School has a strong tradition in dental research and an established international reputation in several research areas. Research in the School is an integral component of staff and student activities underpinning both the undergraduate and graduate curricula. The major research activities of the school are conducted via three divisions and four major research groups, which range translational biomedical science to clinical studies, pedagogical research. The Head of School joined the University of Melbourne in 2020 and is leading a program of change within the School focusing on strategic reviews of education, research and organisational structure, known as MDS'25.

    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 outour benefits page!

    About the University of Melbourne We're tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

    Be Yourself 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 Kim Groizard at [email protected], 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
  • The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
  • ^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to https:// about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

    If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Brett Verity via email at [email protected], 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 details listed on the Position Description.

    Advertised: 16 Apr 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

    Applications close: 30 Apr 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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