Eix Learning and Development Lead

Come join Swinburne in the Education Innovation Exchange Department
- Full-time, ongoing position, Hawthorn
- HEW Level 8 + 17% super and attractive staff benefits

**About the Role**
Swinburne University is seeking an experienced Learning and Development Lead to shape the future of educator capability across both Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training. Based within the Education Innovation Exchange (EIX), this role is central to designing and delivering impactful programs such as the Educator Capability Program and the Swinburne Educator Academy.

You’ll work closely with academic and professional staff to identify capability gaps, co-design innovative learning solutions, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. From managing flagship initiatives to evaluating outcomes and mentoring colleagues, your work will directly support Swinburne’s 2025 vision of becoming a leading university of science, technology and innovation.

This is a unique opportunity to influence university-wide learning strategies, collaborate with a forward-thinking team, and contribute to a future-focused, industry-engaged education environment.

**About You**
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Experience in leading the development and implementation of education-focused learning and development and change programs and strategies in medium to large sized organisations.
- Experience in managing medium to large sized projects in a dynamic and complex environment including demonstrated capability to plan, schedule and organise cross functional projects given multiple priorities or perspectives.
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills with demonstrated success in influencing others with innovative solutions
- Experience in professional development for capability building of staff in contemporary approaches to learning and teaching in tertiary education.
- Demonstrated outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of coordinating a diverse team and engaging with various audiences to negotiate and reach consensus on outcomes while addressing differing perspectives.

**Qualifications**
- Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience and/or education/training in education, instructional design, or a related field.
- Certification in Project Management. (Preferable)

**To Apply**
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

**Applications Close: Friday 6th June 2025 at 5:00pm.**

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
- As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant._