Senior Learning and Assessment Designer

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Perth
10 months ago
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  • Fulltime 1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
  • Base salary range: $112114 $122544 p.a. plus 17 superannuation.

About the area

The principal role of the Office of the Deputy ViceChancellor (Education) is to lead and oversee the educational and global engagement activities of the University.

The Office of the Pro ViceChancellor (Academic) is responsible for strategic leadership andoversight of curriculum design and innovation including academic quality assurance and risk management academic standards learning and teaching excellence and scholarshipstrategies.

About the opportunity

  • You will be involved in designing and managing innovative learning activities and assessment practices to foster academic integrity and skills development including the integration and application of a variety of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.
  • Play a leading role in assisting academic teaching staff in transforming assessment practices to enhance learning and effectively utilise AI.
  • A key component of the role is liaising with Schools to review and refine curriculum and assessment practices.

About you

  • Relevant postgraduate tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent competency.
  • Extensive knowledge of educational theories on current learning and teaching practices combined with the ability to lead teams that apply these theories to practical applications in curriculum and assessment design.
  • Knowledge of a range of artificial intelligence tools with the ability to explain their uses benefits and limitations to both academic and professional staff.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the threats to assessments and academic integrity more broadly with knowledge of associated security measures available to mitigate against threats.
  • Experience in supervision or providing guidance to other staff.

Position description:POSITION DESCRIPTION Senior Learning and Assessment Designer

To learn more about this opportunity please contactRebecca AwdryORAndrew Williams

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 27th April 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively please contact the Talent team atwith details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6digit job reference number.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


Key Skills
Children Activity,Mac Os,Accomodation,LTE,E Learning,ITIL
Employment Type :Full-Time
Experience:years
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