The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Description

Learning Designer, Education (Curriculum and Quality)

Sydney Campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract

• Enhance student learning through expertise in contemporary learning design, digital education and innovative approaches to teaching excellence across the University.
• Join the university that takes a personalised approach to education.
• $130,569 pa (level 8) + 15% superannuation.

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.

With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

About the office

The Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor, Education (PVCE) provides strategic University-wide leadership of learning and teaching, student experience, curriculum quality, and educational innovation. Working collaboratively with Faculties and professional teams, the Office ensures the University's educational offerings are high quality, aligned with its mission, and meet regulatory and accreditation requirements.

About the role

The Learning Designer, Education contributes to the continuous improvement of learning and teaching by providing expertise in learning design, contemporary pedagogy, and digital education. The position supports the development of high-quality online, blended and face-to-face learning experiences, working collaboratively to advance the University's educational objectives and strategic priorities. The position reports to the Senior Academic Developer.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with academics and Academic Developers to design and enhance evidence-informed courses and programs that demonstrate constructive alignment, assessment integrity and high-quality learning design.
• Design and support inclusive, accessible and digitally enabled learning and assessment experiences across online, blended and face-to-face delivery, aligned with University policy, TEQSA requirements and sector best practice.
• Integrate educational technologies and embed AI-aware approaches to enhance student learning, including digital and AI-literacies, support academic integrity and improve the student learning experience.
• Evaluate and continuously improve curriculum and learning design using evidence, student feedback and quality assurance processes to support student success, accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Foster collaboration and capability across the University by facilitating communities of practice, sharing expertise and contributing to learning and teaching innovation.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships, maintain current knowledge of emerging trends in learning design and educational technology, and comply with University policies and other duties as required.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Preferable qualifications in education, learning design, instructional design or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications and professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic staff and stakeholders to design, develop and enhance curriculum, learning experiences and assessment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary learning design, curriculum development and evidence-informed pedagogical practice, including constructive alignment, assessment design and inclusive learning.
• Experience designing engaging, accessible and inclusive learning experiences across online, blended and face-to-face environments, supported by effective use of Learning Management Systems, preferably Blackboard Ultra.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and translate educational concepts into practical solutions.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your career.
• A positive, supportive, and collaborative team environment.
• Discounted study at the University.

How to apply

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

Applications closing date: 23 July 2026

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.

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Marcia Rodrigues, [email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.