Educational Technologist

Join our Education Innovation Exchange department.

Full-time, 2 year fixed-term position at our Hawthorn campus.

HEW7 salary + 17% super and staff benefits.

About the Role

The Educational Technologist plays a critical role in supporting the delivery, optimisation and sustainability of existing and emerging educational technologies to enhance learning and teaching experiences across Swinburne.

Working collaboratively with EIX colleagues, educators, ITS and external vendors, the Educational Technologist provides expert advice on educational technologies, supports the deployment and scaling of education technology solutions, and ensures platforms are secure, accessible, data-informed and aligned to Swinburne’s Learning and Teaching strategy.

They will also provide training sessions and ongoing support for educators to facilitate the adoption of new educational solutions as part of the Educator Capability Program (ECP).

Full-time, 2 year fixed-term position at our Hawthorn campus.

About You

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

• Demonstrated experience in administering enterprise-level platforms / LMS and a deep understanding of eLearning standards like LTI, SCORM and xAPI.
• Proven ability in creating customised platform reports and using Excel and business intelligence tools to extract, analyse, and present data for organisational decisions.
• Demonstrated dedication to maintaining accurate learning records and audit-ready platform / LMS workflows while upholding the highest standards of user data privacy.
• A strong aptitude for diagnosing and fixing technical issues related to software-user interfaces, browser compatibility, and content integration into platforms / LMS, often under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of web basics for minor front-end customisations and an understanding of User Experience (UX) principles to improve the learner journey.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to translate "tech-speak" into simple instructions for non-technical users and provide expert advice to senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to collaborative teams, work independently when required, and manage multiple projects simultaneously, such as a system migration, a seasonal enrolment surge, or a university-wide compliance rollout.

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 the Key Selection Criteria and 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 Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: Sunday 14 June.

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

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, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process. For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

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.