Learning Designer

Job TitleLearning DesignerFaculty / School / UnitEducation Portfolio, Division of Education & StudentsJob SummaryOur vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.Detailed DescriptionAbout the Team

The Education Portfolio leads the provision of a distinctive UTS education for staff and students, contributing to student success through quality teaching and engaging and innovative curricula. Our teams work in partnership with Associate Deans Education, Course Directors, Subject Coordinators, Academics and Professional Staff at UTS to achieve our purpose and meet the goals of the faculties.

The Learning Design Team partners with faculties to plan, design, and produce high-quality blended and online learning experiences. The team collaborates with academic staff across undergraduate and postgraduate award courses, as well as short forms of learning for emerging markets. In addition, the team provides capability-building services to support academic staff to effectively utilise learning design and technologies to enhance the student experience.

About the Role

The Learning Designer works collaboratively within the Learning Design Team, partnering with faculties, to lead projects that shape new and enhanced digital learning experiences for students across the UTS curriculum. The incumbent partners with faculties to lead and advise on learning design initiatives that shape new and enhanced digital learning experiences across the UTS curriculum, balancing pedagogical quality, scalability, sustainability and institutional priorities.

If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Designing, developing and delivering high-quality digital learning products and assessments in collaboration with subject matter experts, applying sound pedagogical and technical practices. 

• Adapting learning design approaches across simple to complex projects, integrating emerging technologies, data insights, and scalable or bespoke solutions as appropriate. 

• Applying best practices including Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and WCAG 2.1 standards to create inclusive, accessible and engaging learning experiences. 

• Providing expert advice and supporting to academics on subject design, assessment strategies, and effective use of the Digital Learning Ecosystem (DLE). 

• Managing and coordinating learning design projects, balancing competing priorities, timelines and resources, while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation. 

• Building strong stakeholder relationships and collaborate across teams, contributing to a positive team culture and aligning outputs with university strategies and sector best practices. 

Additional HEW 8 Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership and oversight of a portfolio of learning design initiatives, including coordinating complex projects across faculties or teams. 

• Leading and supporting team capability development, including mentoring staff, overseeing support triaging, and driving upskilling initiatives. 

• Contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities, solving complex challenges, and enhancing team effectiveness and processes.

With examples, please outline within your Cover Letter, how you meet the following key selection criteria:

1. Strong digital learning expertise, ideally in a tertiary context, demonstrating the application of learning design frameworks and pedagogies, effective use of technology enhanced learning approaches, and data informed design practices to create high-quality digital learning resources and scalable learning solutions.

2. Experience building and maintaining productive stakeholder relationships, including negotiation, conflict resolution and influencing skills.

3. Strategic, solutions focused mindset, with the ability to operate confidently with ambiguity, lead change, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement across systems, processes and practice.

4. Commitment to professional leadership and capability development, including mentoring others, contributing to team uplift, and promoting a culture of innovation, quality and continuous learning.

Remuneration/Salary

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary. 

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.

How to ApplyFor the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the link below. 

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission within your cover letter along with a resume. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria 

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

The preferred browser while applying is Microsoft Edge.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC336449 and your name. 

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au 

Closing Date: Thursday, 16th April 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST)

Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors. We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.

Accessibility

Please note: If you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact recruitment@uts.edu.au for assistance. 

At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are key to our core and purpose – we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. 

Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we are now among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.