Office of the DVC (Education and Students)

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow. 

About Us

UTS has a strongly practice-focused, experiential learning and teaching framework called ‘learning.futures’ which has enabled UTS to rethink the experience of all our students in every faculty. As part of this framework, the postgraduate.futures initiative is now reinventing the experience of postgraduate-by-coursework learners at UTS. The Postgraduate Learning Design team was established by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) in 2016 to apply these new approaches to the postgraduate coursework experience. The team has expanded to enable the rollout of transformed postgraduate courses by 2021 and to support new postgraduate initiatives in the UTS 2027 Strategy.

The Postgraduate Learning Design team sits within the portfolio of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education and Students). The DVC (ES) is responsible for leading the achievement of the University's key priorities in teaching and learning, and all aspects of the UTS student experience.

About the Role

This Assistant Learning Designer role provides support for the Postgraduate Learning Design Team in designing and developing quality postgraduate teaching and learning experiences.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the development of a portfolio of postgraduate teaching and learning products under the direction of a Senior Learning Designer or Learning Designer
• Conduct testing and quality assurance of online learning resources
• Edit content of online learning modules, in line with the PGf Style Guide and Quality Assurance documentation
• Developing and sustaining relationships with university stakeholders, as required along with participating in team initiatives relating to key developments in education

About You

The incumbent in this role will provide high-level support to the Postgraduate Learning Design team and have a genuine interest in teaching and learning at UTS.

With examples, please outline in a separate document how you meet the following seven (7) key selection criteria points below:

• Completion of Year 12 Certificate and further study at a tertiary level relevant to educational design and learning technologies, or equivalent relevant work experience
• Capacity to work effectively as a member of a cross-functional team
• Good oral, written and media-based communication
• High level of competence in information technology, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software, familiarity with online courses, learning tools and social media
• Ability to respond flexibly and positively to change; embrace new ideas and contribute to continuous improvement
• Familiarity with one or more Learning Management Systems (such as Canvas, Moodle or Blackboard) and online media production tools is desirable.
• Experience working collaboratively at a fast pace, to achieve deadlines

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Descriptionfrom the UTS website.

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range:Base Salary Range: $64,732 to $69,238 pa (HEW 4)

This role attracts 9.5%superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 11 months.

How To Apply

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Descriptionfrom the UTS website.

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria​

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted.  If you are a current UTS staff member, for help on how to apply through NEO.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC159684.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to John Vulic (Senior Learning Designer, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students) on John.Vulic@uts.edu.au

Closing Date: Monday 3^rd February 2020 at 11.59pm(AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact recruitment@uts.edu.au for assistance.

UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.