Curriculum Designer

• Annual Salary EM1 $114,788 + Superannuation
• Lead curriculum design and development for Vocational Education at Melbourne Polytechnic, fostering innovation and quality across educational programs.
• Melbourne Polytechnic offer Flexible Working, this role is based out of our Fairfield Campus surrounded by beautiful parklands, close to public transport where we also provide secure onsite parking.

About the Organisation:

Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.

At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.

About the Role:

This position, located in the Curriculum Unit, is part of a dynamic and creative team responsible for the Design and Build component of all Melbourne Polytechnic's educational offerings, leading the design, development, redesign, and review of curriculum, materials, and assessments for Vocational Education and Foundation Programs across the organization.

Duties:

• Contribute to the leadership and implementation of the Melbourne Polytechnic Education Strategy across the organization.
• Lead and manage course design and development projects, including the inputs, work packages and any additional resources required.
• Work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders, including Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to design and redesign the curriculum learning assessment and resources for the whole organisation.
• Lead monitor and report on projects to enhance course design and development capability within the organisation.
• Research, develop and support the implementation of innovative, best practice
  models in flexible future focused course design.

For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the position description.

Skills and Experience Required:

• A degree or diploma in education or curriculum design in VET together with substantial relevant experience.
  Plus
• A TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or a Certificate IV in Training and
  Assessment (TAE 40110) including Design and Develop Assessment Tools (TAEASS502) and Address Adult language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills (TAELLN411) or (TAELLN401A) or Diploma of Vocational Education &Training (TAE50111/TAE50116) or Diploma level or higher Adult education qualification
• Demonstrated experience in an educational leadership capacity within the Vocational
  Education sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience in all regulatory and compliance requirements for curriculum and assessment development in the VET sector
• A minimum of 3 years’ recent experience in analysis of curriculum, learning and assessment resources in VET
• The ability to research, source and analyse external and internal learning and assessment
  resources

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents for your application to be considered

• Current CV
• Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description)

For further information on the role, please contact the hiring manager Michael Firth via email: michaelfirth@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au 

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Please note, applications received via email will not be considered - you must apply via the website.

Candidates must hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). A lodgement receipt is not a valid alternative; the approval email with the lodgement of a WWCC card number can be accepted.

A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.

We will be shortlisting immediately. Don’t delay, apply today

Recruitment Agencies

Please be aware for us to engage with you, we require internal pre-approval and you must be on the State Purchasing Contract (for Victorian government common use goods and services). We will engage with you and your agency once we have the approvals.

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm.

We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.