Transform education with innovative technologies at the University of Sydney! 3x Full time, fixed term contracts until 31st December 2025 Base Salary $108,557 - $118,267 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Educational Innovation Team at the University of Sydney leads the way in transforming teaching and learning through cutting-edge technologies and innovative pedagogical practices. Dedicated to empowering educators and improving student outcomes, the team develops and integrates technology-driven solutions that foster active, engaging, and impactful learning experiences. A key initiative, Cogniti, utilizes generative AI to provide personalised, interactive support for students while streamlining administrative tasks for educators, redefining how technology enhances education.
The team is seeking 3x Educational Designers to advance learning through the redesign of assessment and use of educational resources and technologies in innovative ways. In this role, you will collaborate with academics to design, develop, and implement engaging and authentic assessments and learning experiences. Your contributions will drive progress in student-centered learning by adopting and integrating new technologies, improving outcomes, and delivering exceptional learning experiences.
Reporting to the Senior Manager (Learning Environments), your key responsibilities will be to:
provide expert advice and technical support to academic and teaching staff in creating and developing educational resources with Cogniti and generative AI design and deliver cutting-edge eLearning and multimedia solutions to improve student engagement and learning outcomes analyse current educational technology usage and recommend innovative tools and techniques for adoption coach academics on instructional strategies, activities, and assessments to support student-centered learning collaborate with stakeholders to support the implementation of strategic educational initiatives across the Faculty. About you proficiency and experience in delivering education programs in a tertiary environment through the effective use of educational technologies including Learning Management Systems and generative AI demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing student-centered eLearning and multimedia solutions strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines knowledge of educational design principles and the ability to apply these to develop innovative tools and resources excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
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.
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