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• Employment Type: Full Time, Parental Leave cover for 1 year (35-hour week)
• Remuneration Level 9: $138,171 - $146,613 + 17% Superannuation.
• Location: Kensington, NSW (on-campus attendance required with flexibility negotiable for the right candidate)
  
  

Why This Role Matters:

The Educational Development Manager oversees a group of Educational Developers and Educational Technologists and the designing and developing of quality learning activities, modules, programs and courses in collaboration with academic staff to achieve learning and teaching strategies of the Faculty. The role works closely with all the program convenors and with centralised staff within the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Education.

The role reports to the Manager, Education Innovation, supporting the Associate Dean (Education) and has 13 positions as direct reports.


Accountabilities:

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

• Provision of high-level advice on a range of strategic and operational education support matter.
• Work collaboratively with academics to develop undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum, incorporating effective delivery strategies in engaging and accessible content formats, aligning learning activities, assessments and feedback.
• Design and develop quality online learning activities, modules, programs and courses in collaboration with academic staff, using proven pedagogical learning and teaching strategies to ensure improved learning and teaching outcomes in the Faculty.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders through consultation and provision of advice on teaching planning and activities, toward developing and implementing innovative teaching strategies.
• Lead and supervise a high performing team, including appropriate performance management, capability building, direction and focus to sustain development and change in area of education.
• Develop and manage effective communications with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure staff are well informed on the support, initiatives and opportunities available within the Educational Development portfolio.
• Drive a continual improvement culture by challenging current practice, looking for opportunities to improve and standardise processes and develop systems for the effective dissemination of best practice, key learnings and new developments.
  
  

Skills and Experience:

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

• Relevant postgraduate qualification with extensive management experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Extensive specialist expertise in Educational Development and Digital Learning in a large complex organisation and demonstrated experience delivering online learning materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior management and liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing systems or programs requiring integration of theoretical or technical knowledge in a complex, specialised environment.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Significant experience in developing, delivering and continually improving processes and systems, including project management and change management processes.
• Extensive experience in people leadership managing the priorities and workloads of a diverse team to create a positive workplace culture and deliver quality outcomes.
  
  

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply:

Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Wednesday 10^th July 2024 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses the selection criteria for this position (no more than 1-2 pages). A copy of the full PD:  Position Description - Educational Development Manager.pdf   


Get in Touch:

Any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Jennifer Perkins at jennifer.perkins@unsw.edu.au.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud at a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.