Lead, Course Inherent Requirements

Lead, Course Inherent Requirements

(Level A): $86,284 to $115,664 pa (pro-rata) OR (Level B): $121,442 to $143,486 pa (pro-rata)

Fixed term until 31 December 2027, Part-time (0.6 FTE), ECU City and Joondalup Campus

Open to candidates with relevant working rights

ACCESS AND EQUITY

ECU CITY AND JOONDALUP CAMPUS

$86,284 to $115,664 pa (pro-rata) LEVEL A OR $121,442 to $143,486 pa (pro-rata) LEVEL B

17% SUPERANNUATION

FIXED TERM UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2027, PART TIME (0.6FTE)

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

Access and Equity plays a key role in the shared strategic goal of progressing equity, diversity and inclusion at Edith Cowan University. The area is responsible for providing high quality services to students, delivering enabling programs, and embedding evidenced-based equitable and inclusive practice across the institution.

About the Opportunity

The Lead, Course Inherent Requirements will be responsible for leading the implementation of ECU’s contemporary and inclusive course inherent requirements framework for university study. Positioned within Access and Equity, this specialist role works with multi-disciplinary teams, academic staff and staff with expertise in equity and in disability inclusion to guide a consistent, integrated approach to defining essential course requirements and professional capabilities.

The role involves a collaborative approach to build understanding and capability across the university, and embed development and review of course inherent requirements as standard practice within curriculum quality assurance mechanisms. By offering dedicated support and expertise in the integration of inclusive educational practice, the role is pivotal in the creation of an educational environment that is inclusive and enhances the conditions for every student’s success.

About you

Suitable candidates for this role will meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to integrate contemporary inclusive educational approaches and/or equity principles in teaching and learning
• Demonstrated understanding of the academic governance of units and courses
• Demonstrated ability to apply community, industry and/or professional collaboration in teaching performance in an educational setting
• Scholarly activity in the discipline of teaching and learning, particularly in the higher education context
• Commitment to an inclusive student-centred approach and a consistent student learning experience
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively across various areas to achieve goals of the school, teaching area or university
• It is desirable that you have an understanding of the requirements of professional accrediting bodies and related professional/competency standards applicable for courses taught at ECU, alongside the Higher Education Standards Framework 2021, Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and Disability Standards for Education 2005.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact Susan Edgar, Manager Inclusive Excellence on (08) 6304 7159 or s.edgar@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Application Process

Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements along with a statement (maximum of 3 pages) addressing the key criteria listed above.

Advert Closure

Applications close Sunday, 7th June at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.