"Education Designer"

• Join the dynamic and innovative Swinburne Education Innovation Exchange (EIX) team 
• Fulltime, 2-year fixed-term position at our Hawthorn campus 
• HEW 8 salary + 17% super

About the Role

The Education Designer provides specialist expertise in the design and development of high‑quality educational programs and learning experiences within the Education Innovation Exchange (EIX). Reporting to the Manager, Education Design, the role supports curriculum and assessment design, the implementation of innovative teaching methodologies, and the development of strategies that enhance student learning. Through this work, the Education Designer plays a key role in advancing student success by ensuring education design initiatives are aligned with curriculum standards, pedagogical best practice, and technological objectives across both Higher Education (HE) and Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Working across complex and interrelated initiatives, the Education Designer connects with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve EIX and broader university objectives. This includes collaborating closely with course leaders, subject matter experts (SMEs), and educators to design cohesive, learner‑centred program structures that drive curriculum innovation, align learning outcomes, and meet quality assurance and accreditation requirements so disciplinary content can be translated into engaging, learner‑centred learning experiences.

In addition to program and curriculum design, the Education Designer contributes to learning and development (L&D) initiatives, including the Educator Capability Program (ECP). This work focuses on supporting educators to enhance learner outcomes through capability building across face‑to‑face, online, and blended learning environments, ensuring teaching practices are innovative, effective, and aligned with institutional priorities.

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstrated experience in leading education-focused projects and programs within a teaching unit, resulting in significant changes that enhance organisational operational excellence
• Demonstrated commitment to, and experience in, technology enhanced learning and teaching in tertiary education (higher education and/or pathways and vocational education).
• Demonstrated experience implementing quality teaching and learning processes to enhance the learner experience
• Demonstrated experience in working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and supporting learning technologies

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

Qualifications

A postgraduate qualification or progress towards postgraduate qualification and or an equivalent combination of relevant experience in education, instructional design, learning design or a related field and/or education/training.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world. 

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team by emailing talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Applications Close: Tuesday 7th April 2026, 11pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquires about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquires will not be answered by phone).

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. 

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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