Academic Innovation Specialist

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeDiversity Full time $116,551
About the Role

The role of Senior Curriculum Specialist is a critical position within an academic institution.

As a Senior Curriculum Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing initiatives that enhance Indigenous student engagement, retention, and sense of belonging.

This will involve embedding Indigenous knowledges into the College's academic programs and courses, as well as enhancing the design, development, and evaluation of learning and teaching modules and practices.

You will also be involved in the development and execution of dedicated training to ensure that academic and professional staff develop sufficient capability to deliver Indigenous content effectively.

In this role, you will lead conversations with Deans, Deputy Deans L&T, and other executive-level leaders to create impactful, pedagogically sound, and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement initiatives to enhance Indigenous student engagement, retention, and sense of belonging
  • Embed Indigenous knowledges into academic programs and courses
  • Enhance the design, development, and evaluation of learning and teaching modules and practices
  • Develop and execute dedicated training for academic and professional staff
  • Lead conversations with senior leaders to drive innovation and impact
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A degree with appropriate experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
  • Demonstrated high-level capability in curriculum development, assessment, or technology-enhanced learning, incorporating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives
  • Proven excellence in understanding and communicating issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
  • Excellent interpersonal, relationship management, and influencing skills
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing initiatives that enhance Indigenous student engagement, retention, and sense of belonging
Benefits

This role offers a range of benefits, including:

  • Ongoing full-time position in a dynamic academic environment
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Salary Level HEW 8 ($116,551 p.a. + 17% Superannuation)
  • Based at the city campus in the heart of Melbourne
What We Offer

We are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

RMIT University is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child-safe organisation.

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