"Course Development Manager"

Job Description:

Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Duration: Continuing

Remuneration: Professional Level 8 $127K- $143K per annum+ 17% super + Annual Leave Loading

Location: Kensington, New South Wales

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Why this role matters:

The Course Development Manager is a key member of the AGSM Educational Development team, UNSW Business School, working in close collaboration with academic leaders, program directors, and subject-matter experts to ensure the delivery of world-class MBA courses.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Educational Development, the role oversees the quality, relevance, and innovation of MBA courses, while managing the development of new offerings. With a strong focus on adult learning and contemporary pedagogy, the Course Development Manager provides expert advice on curriculum design, assessment, and learning strategies, ensuring compliance with UNSW policies and external standards. The position also contributes to strategic initiatives and projects that enhance the student learning experience.

Skills Required:

• Relevant tertiary or postgraduate qualification with extensive relevant experience, or equivalent competence gained through education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing (planning, developing, delivering and reviewing) quality programs and initiatives in an academic setting, with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and work on multiple projects concurrently and under pressure.
• Extensive experience in educational design and development for adult learning.
• Demonstrated capacity to advise and support staff on the design of student-centred, active learning experiences in multiple modes.
• Proven ability to produce detailed work of a consistently excellent standard.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including exceptional instructional design capabilities with keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to foster and manage complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Australian copyright law, and demonstrated understanding of intellectual property and academic integrity, including in relation to the use of Generative AI.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​
• Hybrid work opportunity
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices​

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to apply

To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the “Skills and Experience” section of the position description. Applications that do not address these criteria will not be considered

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Contact

Aarti

Talent Acquisition Associate

a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Sunday 28th September before 11:30 pm

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.