"Educational Developer"

Educational Developer

Job no: 538366
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Information Technology, Knowledge Exchange

• Employment Type: Full-time (35-hour week)
• Duration: 2-year fixed term contract
• Location: Kensington, NSW (hybrid working possibilities)
• Remuneration: Level 7 from $113,926 + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
• Working rights: Must have Australian working rights for duration of the contract to be eligible for this position

Why your role matters

If you are an educational innovator with strong technical expertise and a commitment to excellence in learning and teaching, we encourage you to apply. Join the Education Design & Quality team in the Faculty of Law & Justice as an Educational Developer in this brand-new role and play a key part in implementing the Flex-semester calendar. You will collaborate with academic and professional staff to design and evaluate high-quality courses, bringing expertise in technology-enhanced learning to create engaging, flexible learning experiences.

Working collaboratively with academic and professional staff, the role provides practical pedagogical and technical expertise and support that enhance high-quality course delivery and the student learning experience. The position supports Faculty- and University-wide education initiatives related to the implementation of the Flex-semester academic calendar and technology-enhanced learning practices.

The role of Educational Developer reports to Education Design & Quality (EDQ) Manager and has no direct reports.

Accountabilities

Accountabilities for the role include:

• Provide pedagogical and technical expertise to support the design and delivery of educational projects and courses aligned with strategic objectives, including guidance to academic staff on teaching practices, University policies, and the implementation of the Flex-semester academic calendar and technology-enhanced learning.
• Drive the adoption and effective use of educational technologies across programs and courses, including generative AI.
• Design, deliver and evaluate academic development activities and resources that build teaching capability.
• Work collaboratively within the EDQ team and collaborate with other teams, Faculties and Division units to identify, develop, and deliver education support initiatives.
• Perform other duties as required by the EDQ manager and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the work unit.

Skills & Experience

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

• A Bachelor’s or postgraduate qualification with relevant working experience.
• Demonstrated pedagogical and technical expertise in supporting the design and delivery of educational projects and courses aligned with strategic objectives in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience in driving the adoption of the effective use of educational technologies in teaching and learning.
• Strong communication, project management and organisational skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to University values, policies, and quality assurance processes.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Benefits and Culture

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

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading payments
• 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.

Application instructions

Please click on Apply Now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below.

Please submit your CV, a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, and two examples of technology-enhanced learning initiatives you have contributed to or led. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Applications close: Sunday 15th March 2026 at 11:55pm