HE Academic Learning Designer

King's Own Institute (KOI) is a leading independent institute of higher education located in central Sydney and Newcastle, Australia. KOI offers high quality accredited diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Accounting, Business, Management, IT and TESOL.

About the Role

This position is a 2-years-fixed-term contract.

The Learning Designer will be assisting Director of Learning and Teaching and Vice President (Academic) in providing leadership in evaluating, developing and adopting appropriate teaching and learning pedagogies, resources and technologies for online and blended courses to enhance teaching quality and student learning experience.

Key Responsibilities

Work with Director of Learning and Teaching, Vice President (Academic), HOSs/HOPs, and teachers on the design of curriculum, assessment, delivery, and pedagogical approaches.

• Lead the evaluation and implementation of current and emerging face-to-face and online course design best practices and innovative pedagogical approaches

• Develop innovative and successful courses and subjects (including face-to-face, blended learning, and online) by adopting appropriate education technology, contemporary curriculum and assessment design and pedagogical approaches (including considerations and solutions for dealing with rapidly evolving academic integrity issues caused by Artificial Intelligence applications)

• Develop online learning objects to support learning and student engagement and train and support academics to implement these in their teaching

• Assist in overseeing the utilisation and implementation of subject outlines and teaching materials for Diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate subjects and ensure that equivalence is maintained with the partner institution outlines and teaching materials

• Support the Director of Learning and Teaching and VP (Academic) in maintaining standards which ensure that KOI upholds an appropriate level of quality delivery of learning and teaching according to the needs and expectations of the KOI Academic Board, AIBM Council, partner institutions, regulatory agencies, students and other stakeholders

• Support the Director of Learning and Teaching and VP (Academic), in governance, legislative and compliance operations in accordance with the ESOS Act (2000), the National Code and the National Protocols; State Higher Education acts; the Higher Education Support Act (2003), and the requirements of all external regulators such as TEQSA, State Education authorities and partner institutions

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

• Postgraduate qualifications

• Good understanding of Learning and Teaching in Australian Higher Education Sector

• Demonstrated knowledge of visa regulations by the Department of Home Affairs & ESOS regulations relating to higher education industry/providers

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working within TEQSA standards and AQF guidelines

• Experience in designing learning academic resources for face-to-face teaching, blended learning, and online learning

• Experience in working with learning management systems (e.g., Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard) and course design applications/systems (for text, audio, video, and interactive content)

• Demonstrated user-centred course design experience

• Minimum of two to three years' experience in an international higher education provider

• Demonstrated record of innovation, achievement and quality improvement in teaching

• Experience in working with staff from diverse backgrounds and cultures

• Experience in analysing data, creating reports and making recommendations

Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive knowledge of current and emerging digital technologies for teaching and learning and creative approach to student engagement.

• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and Google Docs suites, student database management and proficient typing abilities

• Familiarity with relevant information services and technologies (e.g. Moodle, TechOne).

• Proficiency with authoring tools (e.g. Articulate, iSpring, H5P, Captivate) and media editing tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Captiva)

• Ability to work within a team environment and drive the team to meet the goals of the institute and department

• Ability to work with individuals from multi-cultural backgrounds by adapting approach

• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders in varying environments

• Demonstrated high level of organisation, time management and prioritising skills to meet tight deadlines

• Extensive liaison and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster relationships and partnerships that extend and develop the activities of the Institute

• A demonstrated record of innovation, achievement and quality improvement in teaching

• Sound knowledge of compliance and industry regulations

• Demonstrated ability for effective and complex problem-solving, analysing and decision-making skills within the scope of this position

• Capacity to develop, apply and monitor best practice and innovative strategies with respect to teaching and learning

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and changing working environment and show initiative where required

• Demonstrated empathy when dealing with student situations

• Demonstrated capacity to maintain confidentiality and privacy

Personal Qualities

• High level of integrity and professional judgment

• Collaborative approach with ability to build productive relationships across the Institute

What We Offer

• Opportunity to make a significant contribution to a growing higher education institution

• Collaborative and supportive executive team

• Professional development opportunities

Candidate MUST reside in Sydney, NSW

Candidate MUST hold a PR or Citizen work rights

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

No recruiters or agencies

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to our Human Resources Department.

King's Own Institute is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.