The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Senior Academic Developer, Curriculum and Quality

Senior Academic Developer, Curriculum and Quality

Based in Sydney
Part-time opportunity (0.6 FTE), Fixed-term contract

• Join a national university committed to excellence in education, scholarship and research.
• Supportive Staff and work environment
• Level D $165,537 pa to $181,830 pa pro rata + 14.25% superannuation

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the Office

The School of Education produces passionate, classroom-ready teachers who are highly valued in a range of settings. Whether you choose to work in early childhood, primary or secondary education, we recognise that teaching is more than a profession – it is a vocation.

About the role

Responsible for providing campus-wide Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) for academics and delivering strategic projects in line with the Objects and priorities of the University. Responsible for cultivating relationships across campuses and acting as an ambassador for teaching and learning excellence.
Promotes an evidence-based approach to enhance teaching and learning initiatives for staff that supports positive outcomes for students. Brings a specialised area of expertise and demonstrated knowledge in teaching and learning in higher education to advance a university strategic area.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders, in particular: faculties, academics, Associate Deans Learning & Teaching, and members of Curriculum & Quality on achieving strategic priorities in learning and
  teaching
• Take a leadership role in engaging with academics and university committees on design and implementation of evidence-based good learning and teaching and curricula practices that transform the
  student learning experience
• Develop and deliver Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) for staff so that they can apply appropriate pedagogical approaches in the enhancement of all areas of learning and teaching and scholarship
• Develop and deliver programs in the postgraduate qualification in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• PhD or equivalent experience and standing in higher education, or a related area.
• Extensive experience in successfully leading the design, implementation and evaluation of systemic initiatives and academic programs that build learning, teaching and leadership capability, and enhance the development of communities in learning and teaching and scholarship.

Desirable Criteria

• Senior Fellow Advance HE

Benefits

• Generous training and development opportunities
• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Applications closing date: 27 April 2025

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Tripti Shukla, Tripti.shukla@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.