What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Learning Design position at The University of Melbourne?

Position Number : 0064770

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Location : Parkville

Role type : Full time; Continuing

Department : Office of the Provost

Salary : UoM 10-$149,670 pa plus 17% super

Influential leadership role | drive excellence in learning design at scale | be at the forefront of online education
Apply today for this exciting opportunity to spearhead the learning design strategy for Melbourne Online, the University of Melbourne's newly created online education business
Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities

Your next career opportunity

Join the University of Melbourne as the Head of Learning Design for Melbourne Online, our newly established online education business. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the execution of learning design and the creation of high-quality online modules, ensuring a premium learning experience for students. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of online education, drive innovation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include :

Team leadership and management : lead, coach, and manage the learning design and content editor teams, building capability and enabling successful delivery of the course roadmap.

Learning design standards : establish robust learning design systems, define quality standards, and drive innovation aligned with industry best practice.

Production oversight and quality assurance : oversee the production process, ensuring alignment with project objectives, instructional design principles, and quality standards.

Collaboration and stakeholder engagement : collaborate closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and delivery of a quality experience.

You may be a great fit if :

You are an experienced leader in learning design with a deep understanding of instructional design principles, best practice, and the ability to drive excellence at scale and pace while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

You may also :

Extensive experience as a Head of Learning Design or similar role in a large and complex organisation.

Have a proven track record in leading and managing high-quality learning design systems at scale and at pace.

Demonstrate experience in working with Learning Management Systems to enhance the learner experience.

Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with confidence in using data (including predictive measures) to drive insight and outcomes.

Display a record of accomplishment in driving process improvement initiatives and implementing innovative solutions.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including :

Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance

Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance

Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!

Your new team – Melbourne Online – Office of the Provost

Led by the Provost, the Office of the Provost supports achievement of the vision and objectives for education and community contained in the Advancing Melbourne strategy.

The University’s Advancing Melbourne and Advancing Students and Education strategies set out a vision to enhance Melbourne’s position as a leader in higher education. Through targeted investment, Melbourne Online is the University of Melbourne’s newly created online education business.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA , parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.

Working at the University – what you need to know

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check. The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note : Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today ! Including the following documents :

Resume

Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

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Salary : $149,670

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