"Lecturer in Educational Design"

Role type: Full-time, fixed term for 3 years
Faculty: The Faculty of Business and Economics
Department/ School: Williams Centre for Learning Advancement
Salary: Level B - $124,656 – $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super

• Drive educational innovation, collaborate with leading academics, and enhance student learning experiences
• Lead transformative curriculum development and elevate teaching practices in business and economics education.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity

As a critical member of the Williams Centre for Learning Advancement (WCLA), you will support the Faculty of Business and Economics in enhancing curriculum design and learning experiences. You will have the opportunity to drive innovative and inclusive learning approaches, contribute to strategic priorities, and engage with the wider university educational ecosystem. Your expertise will be pivotal in integrating blended, online, and interactive learning across undergraduate and graduate programmes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Enhance teaching and learning: Support academics in developing high-quality learning resources and integrating innovative teaching practices.
• Drive design development: Pilot and evaluate online pedagogies and contribute to strategic programme development.
• Foster collaboration: Engage with stakeholders to facilitate creative solutions and support professional development workshops.
• Advance research: Lead high-quality research initiatives in business and economics education.

You may be a great fit if:
You possess a doctoral qualification or extensive experience in educational innovation, with a proven ability to drive curriculum development and enhance learning experiences in business and economics education.You may also:

• Have a record of research and publication in student learning or academic development.
• Understand business education pedagogy, including simulations and experiential learning.
• Demonstrate experience in online and blended learning transition.
• Possess excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Be adept at developing professional learning for teaching staff.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – The Williams Centre for Learning Advancement
The WCLA was established in 2015 to nurture academic development in teaching and learning in the Faculty and build a strong culture that recognises the value of education within a research-intensive environment. From 2026 it will also integrate the Faculty’s experiential and work-integrated learning team, which is responsible for the Faculty’s internship subjects, including the WorkHub program.

WCLA works to assist staff with all aspects of teaching including curriculum design, development and review, pedagogy, teaching skills, assessment practices and evaluation, and the preparation of teaching portfolios for promotion purposes.

The Centre also works closely with units and centres across the university to ensure it is up to date with developments in the university and delivery of innovative programs in higher education.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support.Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Petra Newton hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.Position Description: JR-008235 Lecturer in Educational Design PD.docx