"Educational Designer"

• Join a community dedicated to academic excellence and professional growth
• Flexible, inclusive work environment, remuneration up to $118,978 including super
• Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of the Gold Cost or Lismore Campus

About us

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

About the opportunity

The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is a key contributor to Southern Cross University’s purpose: Changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. We are seeking an experienced Educational Designer to join the CTL, collaborating with academic staff to design, develop, and review high-quality online and blended units within the Southern Cross Model. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Use universal design principles to support the development of engaging, student-centered curricula for diverse learners.
• Support the enhancement of assessment and feedback practices to maintain academic standards.
• Contribute to the identification and integration of innovative, technology-driven learning practices to advance teaching and learning at Southern Cross University.
• Provide guidance, workshops, and technical support to staff on best practices in educational design, online pedagogy, and curriculum development.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive, innovative professional with a deep understanding of educational design and online learning. You will bring a collaborative approach and a passion for creating effective, engaging learning experiences. Specifically, you will have:

• A degree qualification (or higher) and at least 3 years of experience in educational design within higher education.
• Experience with universal design principles and designing synchronous/asynchronous online learning materials.
• Proficiency with educational technologies, LMS, multimedia, and authoring tools.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to and coordinating educational design projects, supporting multiple stakeholders and meeting time-sensitive goals.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a talent for building positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to develop fast, effective solutions in a complex environment.

Salary and benefits

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities. This position is:

• Full-time, continuing (permanent)
• Located at either Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480. Generous relocation support available.
• HEW Level 6. The base salary ranges from $92,716 - $101,691 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $118,978.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Application requirements

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting jobs@scu.edu.au.  

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name: Brett McLennan, Manager Digital Learning /Project and Change Manager Centre for Teaching & Learning

Email: brett.mclennan@scu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, 07 April 2025

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and may be invited to interview prior to the position close date. For this reason, we recommend you register your interest by submitting your application as soon as possible.

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who are LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow.

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