Senior Principal Learning Designer bei University of Queensland

About This Opportunity 

An opportunity exists within the BEL Faculty for a Senior Principal Learning Designer to provide expert advice and strategic leadership in the design and implementation of innovative, high-quality learning experiences across Faculty programs. In doing so, the role leads curriculum design initiatives, guides and builds capability of academic staff in contemporary pedagogy, and drives the integration of digital technologies to enhance student learning outcomes.

In addition to providing Learning Design expertise to support high-level teaching and learning initiatives, you will collaborate with relevant stakeholders and experts to support and develop policy, reports, and learning/evaluation frameworks reflective of the University's strategic T&L objectives.  

Reporting to the BEL Senior Manager, Education, and working under broad supervision, this role incorporates key responsibilities as outlined below.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Learning design
  • Expertise in designing, developing, implementing and evaluating inclusive and diverse approaches to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment at both the course and program levels.
  • Providing leadership in designing innovative course and program experiences, enhanced through the strategic use of educational technologies and diverse learning environments.
  • Building academic staff capability in teaching and learning through a range of initiatives, including the design and delivery of professional learning experiences.
  • Maintaining and applying scholarly knowledge of emerging teaching, learning and assessment practices to inform curriculum design and drive educational innovation.
  • Providing timely advice to the Associate Dean (Academic), Deputy Associate Dean (Academic) and relevant committees to progress faculty/institution strategic educational goals

• Collaboration and Engagement
  • Collaborating with stakeholders across the faculty and university to embed evidence-based practice and foster a culture of continuous improvement in teaching, learning and student experience
  • Providing leadership within the faculty and broader university community through the dissemination of pedagogical and technological skills and knowledge
  • Building and maintaining on-going relationships with key internal and external stakeholders through consultation and engagement to deliver learning and development priorities, objectives and programs/projects

• Projects
  • Managing strategic projects that advance faculty-wide teaching and learning priorities, with responsibility for implementation and reporting on outcomes

This is a full-time (100%), continuing position at HEW Level 8.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You  

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications in adult education; instructional, curriculum and/or systems design; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Expertise in providing leadership, guidance and practical support on approaches to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment to a variety of stakeholders at both the course and program level, with the ability to work across disciplinary boundaries, informed by a deep understanding of how higher education students learn
• Been awarded, or is progressing towards, a Higher Education Academy Senior Fellowship
• Demonstrated experience in effectively informing scholarly activities to enhance best practices and approaches, and a commitment to ongoing professional development and scholarly approach to duties
• Demonstrated ability to work iteratively, adapting quickly to change and operating effectively both on an autonomous basis and as a member of a collaborative team
• A high level of digital literacy in software applications, including AI tools and Microsoft products
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative linkages with diverse stakeholders
• Disciplinary knowledge of business, economics and/or law courses is desirable

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc. 

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Aliisa Mylonas - [email protected]

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close 9 September 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-55397). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for September.