"Educational Designer - Universal Design for Learning"

• 494220
• 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
• Centre for Support and Advancement of Learning and Teaching
• L7 $105,843 - $115,703 +17% super
• Full-Time

Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) | UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs

Level 7, $105,843 - $115,703 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

Full-time (36.25 hrs per week), fixed term appointment until March 2027

The Opportunity

The Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) collaborates across UniSC to enhance learning and teaching capability, improve student success, and strengthen institutional effectiveness. CLT promotes a culture of scholarly, learner-centred practice through initiatives that support academic integrity, professional development, curriculum design, curriculum accreditation and management, learning and teaching evaluation, and transformative educational experiences through innovation, technologies, and learning spaces.

In this role, you will focus on embedding Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and accessibility practices into curriculum design and delivery. You will work closely with academic and professional staff to create inclusive, equitable learning experiences, build staff capability in technology-enhanced and accessible teaching, and support institutional strategies for curriculum renewal, equity, and student success.

For more information on CSALT, please visit us online: Centre for Support and Advancement of Learning and Teaching

You will:

• design, develop, and deliver inclusive blended and online learning environments that enhance student engagement and success;
• provide expert guidance, training, and resources to help staff embed UDL principles and accessibility practices into curriculum and assessment design; and
• collaborate with academic and professional staff to build capability in inclusive and technology-enhanced learning, supporting institutional strategies for equity, curriculum renewal, and student success.

About you

You are an experienced education professional with a deep understanding of UDL principles and accessibility standards in higher education. Highly collaborative and solutions-focused, you excel at advising, coaching, and supporting staff to embed inclusive pedagogies in their teaching. You are innovative, organised, and capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining a strong focus on evidence-based improvements in curriculum design and learning technologies.

You will possess:

• completion of a relevant degree with at least five years’ subsequent experience in education and technology, or an equivalent combination of experience and training;
• demonstrated expertise in UDL principles, accessibility standards, and inclusive curriculum design;
• proven experience designing and delivering professional learning activities, workshops, or resources to support inclusive teaching and technology-enhanced learning;
• strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills, enabling you to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders; and
• proficiency in educational project management, assistive technologies, web accessibility standards, and media development tools.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description: Educational Designer - Universal Design for Leaning

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 5 April 2026.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Mr Keith Murfin

Educational Technology Systems Manager - CSALT

Email: kmurfin@usc.edu.au

Phone: 07 5456 5581