Learning Designer, Faculty of Arts

PRIMARY DETAIL

Are you passionate about re-imagining the student learning experience? An exciting opportunity exists for 2x Learning Designers to join the Faculty of Arts at Macquarie University. In this role, you’ll work collaboratively with academic staff to enhance curriculum and pedagogy, embedding innovation and technology across our diverse learning environments. This is your chance to contribute to a bold and forward-thinking team dedicated to improving student outcomes and delivering meaningful impact.

Salary Package: From $108,391 per annum (HEW 7)+ 17% superannuation + annual leave loading

Appointment Type: Full-time, 1 year fixed-term role

Location: Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

The Role
The Faculty of Arts at Macquarie University is seeking to appoint two highly organised and experienced Learning Designers to provide operational teaching and learning support, training, and development to academic and professional staff across a wide range of discipline areas, ensuring high-quality student learning experiences and graduate outcomes.

Reporting to the Learning Design and Production Lead, you will work closely with colleagues in the Learning Design and Production Team, to provide specialist advice and support in the review, development, and implementation of educational products in the Faculty—including short courses and microcredentials.

In this role, you will:
- Develop tailored educational design and technology-enhanced learning solutions to support blended, face-to-face, and online teaching and learning;- Support continuous curriculum innovation and the integration of best practices across the Faculty’s curriculum product suite;- Create high-quality digital artefacts such as videos, animations, and graphics to enhance curriculum delivery;- Design and deliver professional development programs for academic and professional staff, underpinned by training needs analysis and evaluation;- Contribute to communities of practice and foster strong relationships with academic and professional stakeholders across the Faculty and University;- Provide operational support, advice, and coaching to staff in the effective use of learning technologies, including Macquarie’s Moodle-based Learning Management System (LMS);- Engage in benchmarking activities to inform curriculum renewal, employability outcomes, and technology-enhanced learning strategies; and- Collaborate with relevant central teams to deliver consistent, high-quality learning experiences across the University.

This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and driven Learning Designers to contribute to the advancement of teaching and learning excellence within a vibrant and collaborative faculty.

About You

About Us
One of the leading arts and humanities faculties in Australia, Macquarie’s

Faculty of Arts

is home to bold thinkers and passionate educators who are asking the big questions about the world. United in the spirit of interdisciplinary discovery, we explore the human story from its earliest foundations in ancient cultures to its exciting future. Our research is gaining global recognition and with six research centres, two museums, and state-of-the-art media facilities, we empower our staff to transform themselves and the world around them.

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation in 1964, 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.

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How to Apply

Key Selection Criteria
- Tertiary qualification (including post-graduate) in learning technologies, education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current adult learning principles, including online and blended learning pedagogies.
- Proven experience in the design, preparation, and implementation of education programs using web-based platforms and/or content management systems.
- Strong time management and organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks and deliver outcomes within competing deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of academic and professional stakeholders.
- Demonstrated contribution to a service-oriented culture that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and adaptability.

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Jada Bennett, Learning Design & Production Lead on

Applications Close: Sunday 15 June 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (AEST)

Applications Close:
01/06/2025 11:59 PM

Diversity and Inclusion
- Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.
- We do not discriminate on gender