PRIMARY DETAIL
• Opportunity to learn, grow and launch your career at Macquarie University
• Salary Package: From $122,628 - $136,449 p.a. (HEW 8), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed term contract ending 31 December 2026
• Location: Macquarie University (North Ryde)
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Learning Designer to manage and facilitate the design, development and implementation of educational strategy, curriculum design and pedagogy across the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Reporting to the Learning Design and Production Lead and working with learning design, ed-media production, and faculty leadership, the Senior Learning Designer will develop and implement learning and teaching strategies, practices, and proactively contribute to the development of innovation in pedagogy and educational strategy across the Faculty.
A key focus for this role will be to lead the redesign of large undergraduate courses in alignment with our newly defined educational strategy. The Senior Learning Designer will play a crucial role in transforming our curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. This involves working with academic staff to ensure that the curriculum is dynamic, experiential, impactful, inclusive, purposeful, and aligned with contemporary educational practices. Responsibilities include the design, development, and implementation of curriculum, assessment, and resources. Additionally, the role will involve managing learning design projects and providing expert advice to academic staff to support and innovate teaching practices.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering is a young and dynamic faculty driven by the spirit of discovery. Here we nurture the next generation of science and technology innovators. From a handful of students on the University’s first day, the Faculty now serves over 9,000 students across all our courses.
About You
You are passionate about driving educational transformation, have extensive knowledge of adult learning principles, pedagogies, proven experience in the development and implementation of innovative learning and teaching strategies and have demonstrated success in the planning and delivery of large-scale learning design projects. Your experience in the design, preparation and implementation of education courses using web-based platforms and/or learning management systems will ensure your success in this role.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate (2-page maximum) cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:
Tertiary qualification (including postgraduate) in learning technologies and/or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated wide knowledge of current adult learning principles (including online/blended learning pedagogies), with evidence of knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of innovative learning and teaching strategies.
Demonstrated working knowledge of project management principles and methodologies, and proven ability to work to a project plan to deliver large-scale curriculum development projects.
Demonstrated working knowledge of institutional learning management systems, with evidence of wide experience in design, preparation, and implementation of education courses (including the development of resources and learning materials) using web-based platforms and/or content management systems.
Demonstrated ability to apply instructional design theories to design and develop dynamic and bespoke learning objects, activities, and assessments coupled with compelling storytelling and authentic learning experiences.
Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build, manage and maintain effective working relationships, including a proven ability to provide expert advice for professional development to internal stakeholders in an educational environment.
Evidence of contribution to a service culture which drives and encourages collaboration, continuous improvement and agility.
Role Enquiries: Matthew Robson, Learning Design and Production Lead at matthew.robson@mq.edu.au
Applications Close: 21 August, 2025 (11:55 pm) AEDT
Please note we reserve the right to progress or decline an application as well as close the advertisement prior to the stated closing date.
About Us
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.
Why work at Macquarie
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:
17% Superannuation
Subsidised onsite parking options
Flexible working options
Training and professional development
Onsite childcare facilities
Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
Onsite vacation care
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
21/08/2025 11:59 PM
Diversity and Inclusion
Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.
We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education.
Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our Candidate Resource Hub.
