"Learning Technologist"

Learning Technologist

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Work type: Full time

Location: Hobart, Launceston, Burnie

Categories: Information Technology, Teaching Support

Provide expert advice on engaging learning content and activities

Drive adoption of innovative GenAI teaching tools

Full time, ongoing role based in Hobart, Launceston or Burnie

About the opportunity

The Learning Technologist will work as part of a team to provide technical support to academic and professional staff in the design, development, management, and delivery of online and blended courses and units. In this people-focused role, they will provide expert advice about the best practices in the use of technologies for the development of engaging learning content and activities. This is a key role in assisting staff to develop their digital capabilities in learning and teaching.

What you’ll do:

Provide specialist, professional advice and support to academic and professional staff on teaching, learning and assessment with digital technologies.

Manage tasks supporting online learning and teaching in unit contexts, such as the creation and preparation of high quality, UDL informed online learning environments.

Continuously develop and improve knowledge, skills and processed in the use of new and existing learning technologies.

Identify opportunities to refine processes to improve productivity within the Curriculum Design and Innovation team, particularly using generative AI and other emerging technologies.

Deliver high-quality and accurate work, ensuring alignment with institutional standards, and collaborate across academic support teams and academic units.

What we’re looking for:

Completion of relevant degree and subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education, and/or training.

Experience using learning management systems (in particular, D2L Brightspace) and integrated systems e.g. PebblePad and Echo360.

Skilled in creating high‑quality HTML, media, and interactive content aligned with accessibility, copyright, and UDL standards.

Demonstrated excellence in communicating with academic staff and others who have a range of technical understanding.

Adept in keeping up to date with current learning technologies and producing succinct, accurate guides and training for staff as required.

Proven expertise in integrating Generative Artificial Intelligence tools within educational settings.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $116,872 comprising base salary within the range of $92,120 to $99,891 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success profile.

For further information about this position, please contact Anu Khara, Manager, Learning Design and Innovation, anuradha.khara@utas.edu.au.

Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.

For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.

Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Position Description - 502510 - Learning Technologist.pdf

Applications close Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

Advertised: 03 Mar 2026 Tasmania Daylight Time

Applications close: 18 Mar 2026 Tasmania Daylight Time