"Senior Education Designer"

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Annual base salary from $122,628 - $136,449 per annum + 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Full-time, Continuing
• Hybrid working arrangements, based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Shape the future of teaching excellence — design transformative learning experiences that empower educators and enrich student outcomes across a leading Australian university.

At Macquarie, we believe great teaching changes lives — and that no one teaches alone. Macquarie Academy is a hub for educators to grow, connect and share what works. Together, we build confidence and capability, explore new approaches and celebrate the impact of teaching excellence.

The Macquarie Academy team includes active educators from every faculty guiding everything we do, keeping it relevant, collaborative and grounded in real classroom practice. As Senior Education Designer, you'll contribute to practical, flexible professional development and mentoring programs, as well as pathways like Advance Higher Education Fellowships to help develop and recognise our colleagues' expertise.

Bring your passion for teaching to a community that supports, values and inspires the future of learning at Macquarie. That's You to the Power of Us.

About the Role

The Senior Education Designer plays a key role in the design, development and delivery of engaging and effective academic development programs, initiatives and resources within Macquarie Academy and across the University. You will collaborate with colleagues from the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) Portfolio, the broader Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Portfolio, and all Faculties to create high-quality professional development experiences that enhance the educational experience for both staff and students.

In this role, you will also provide leadership and guidance to the educational design team, ensuring the delivery of innovative, accessible and pedagogically sound resources aligned with the University's strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing and implementing evidence-based professional learning programs, initiatives and resources across multiple delivery modes — including workshops, online modules, short courses, structured programs and communities of practice — that build academic capability in learning, teaching and assessment.
• Facilitating professional learning activities for academic staff across disciplines, including workshops, seminars, structured programs and events.
• Providing expert advice, consultation and coaching to academic staff and leaders on teaching practice, curriculum design and assessment.
• Building strong and effective working relationships with faculties, departments and central teams to ensure programs are responsive to identified needs.
• Managing assigned projects or program components, including timelines, deliverables and evaluation activities.
• Collecting and analysing feedback and evaluation data to assess impact and inform continuous improvement.
• Preparing reports, briefings and supporting documentation related to program outcomes and effectiveness.
• Maintaining current knowledge of emerging trends and best practice in higher education learning and teaching, including digital and AI-enabled pedagogies.

About Us

Macquarie Academy is the University's centre for educator development, dedicated to supporting teaching excellence through professional learning, mentoring and recognition pathways. Grounded in collaboration with active educators from every faculty, the Academy designs practical, evidence-based programs that build capability and celebrate great teaching practice. The Academy sits within the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) Portfolio as part of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Portfolio.

About You

You are a skilled education professional with a genuine passion for supporting others to teach well. You bring deep expertise in contemporary learning and teaching practice, along with the creativity and interpersonal skills to design and deliver professional development experiences that resonate with diverse academic audiences. You thrive in collaborative environments, bring strong project coordination abilities, and are energised by the opportunity to contribute to institution-wide educational excellence.

Selection Criteria

• A relevant tertiary qualification in education, professional development, instructional design or a related field, and/or an equivalent combination of qualifications and extensive experience.
• Substantial experience designing, developing and/or facilitating professional learning or academic development programs in a higher education context.
• Demonstrated expertise in contemporary learning and teaching practice, including the design, review and enhancement of curriculum and/or assessment.
• Proven ability to deliver engaging learning experiences for academic staff across face-to-face, online and blended environments.
• High-level interpersonal, communication and consultation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across disciplines.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team, showing initiative and sound professional judgement.

Highly Desirable:

• Experience contributing to institution-wide learning and teaching initiatives.
• Familiarity with the Advance HE Professional Standards Framework 2023 and Advance HE Fellowship requirements; Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of Advance HE.
• Experience using learning technologies and digital platforms to support professional learning.
• Understanding of the Australian higher education policy and regulatory environment and its implications for learning, teaching and assessment.

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

Applications Close: 7 April 2026

We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.

For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role please contact Alex Bannigan, Head, Macquarie University Academy on alex.bannigan@mq.edu.au

Why Join Us?

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the fabulous staff benefits on offer when you work at Macquarie University.

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Extensive training and professional development programs
• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
• Onsite vacation care during school holidays
• Discounted health insurance
• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics