"Senior Educational Technology Software Developer"

Job no: 0063514

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full-time; Continuing 

Department: Student and Scholarly Services

Salary: UOM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super

• Develop and support bespoke educational technology tools and web applications to enhance learning and teaching experiences within the Learning Management System (LMS). 
• Create innovative, student-focused learning solutions from start to finish.
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment! 

About the Role

The Senior Educational Technology Software Developer will leverage their expertise in web and Java programming to enhance Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) by developing bespoke tools and web applications that extend the capabilities of the Learning Management System (LMS). The role involves supporting and maintaining tools that integrate with the LMS, creating software solutions for strategic projects, and developing educational technology solutions aligned with innovative, student-focused learning designs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders in Digital Learning Environments, Scholarly Services and its strategic partners within the University, and follow established processes for the development, deployment, maintenance and support of tools and technologies that extend and enhance the core LMS or that support key strategic business requirements of the University.
• Create and extend interactive tools for use within subjects and courses on the learning management system to support high-quality online and blended LMS subject spaces and technology solutions
• Exercise expert software development expertise to build interfaces that integrate key 3rd party tools into the LMS or related TEL services for the purposes of learning, teaching or administration.
• Work collaboratively with teams of subject matter and domain experts to design, develop and deliver innovative and effective educational and administrative tools across multiple University faculties and via the University’s strategic Teaching and Learning Initiative (LTI) projects.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate possesses strong attention to detail, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. They are also highly organised and agile, capable of adapting to changing demands.

You will also have:

• The appointee will have: a tertiary degree in a relevant discipline with strong relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and collaborative teamwork experience, with demonstrated capacity to work concurrently with other developers on common software projects and facilitate knowledge sharing
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated capacity to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with staff at all levels
• A strong service ethic and an ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, work under pressure and meet key deliverables

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires the successful candidate to 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 – Student and Scholarly Services.

Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff. 

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 out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne

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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 the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, 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

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, 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 contact details listed on the Position Description.

Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.

Position Description

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

Applications close: 06 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time