Senior Education Developer/Designer (Executive Education) - School of Aviation

• $132,445- $149,228 (level 8) + 17% Superannuation  

• 2 x Fixed term Full-time contracts until December 2026  

• UNSW Kensington Campus (hybrid) 

Join the School of Aviation for a focused fixed-term project to work with identified subject matter experts to design and develop a suite of executive education and professional learning offerings by the end of 2026. 

About the roles 

A Senior Education Developer/Designer (Executive Education) plays a key role within the School of Aviation by providing leadership and strategic thinking in the development and implementation of innovative learning practices.  

With the School of Aviation having identified a number of courses for development or review by the end of 2026, these two new fixed-term roles have been created to design and develop executive education, professional learning programs, microcredentials and courses in collaboration with academic staff and industry stakeholders. 

The roles will be responsible for applying contemporary learning design practices, educational technologies and learner engagement strategies to develop innovative and industry-relevant learning experiences that align with organisational and industry priorities.  

Both positions report to the School Manager, work collaboratively with academic leaders, industry stakeholders and UNSW professional staff, and have no direct reports. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Lead the design and development of executive education, professional learning programs, microcredentials, professional certificates and workforce capability initiatives aligned with organisational and industry requirements 

• Design and develop high quality online, blended and face to face learning experiences using evidence based adult learning, instructional design and learner engagement principles 

• Work collaboratively with academic staff and industry subject matter experts to translate complex technical and industry knowledge into engaging, accessible and effective learning experiences 

• Develop strong relationships with academic, industry and professional stakeholders through consultation, facilitation of design workshops and provision of expert learning design advice 

• Identify, evaluate and implement innovative learning technologies, digital tools and emerging educational practices that enhance learner engagement, accessibility and learning outcomes 

• Design and oversee the development of digital learning resources and educational assets that support executive education and professional learning programs, ensuring accessibility, usability and learner-centred design 

• Drive the continuous improvement of executive education offerings through analysis of learner needs, industry capability requirements, market trends and stakeholder feedback 

• Contribute to the evaluation, quality assurance and continuous improvement of learning programs  
• Provide leadership and strategic advice regarding learning design, educational technologies, learner engagement strategies and professional education initiatives across the School and broader University 

About you 

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Demonstrated experience in executive education, professional development or lifelong learning 

• Experience developing and implementing learning programs requiring integration of educational, technical or industry knowledge in a complex, specialised or highly regulated environment 

• Experience in market leading design principles and pedagogy 

• Ideally, an understanding of TEQSA principles  

• Knowledge of contemporary learning design methodologies, adult learning principles and approaches to online, blended and face to face learning for professional and executive education audiences 

• Excellent time management skills, 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 and liaise effectively with academic staff, industry partners and external stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes 

• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including learning management systems (ideally Gooru Navigator), designing software (such as Articulate), educational technologies, multimedia development tools, AI-enabled learning technologies and learning analytics platforms to support learning design and learner engagement 

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Education, Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, Educational Psychology or a related discipline would be highly regarded 

There are two fixed term roles available until December 2026 (both new roles) with no possibility of extension. The role is Monday to Friday in a hybrid work environment. This isn't a fully remote work - no sponsorship available for the role either.  

We are looking for candidates who can start as soon as possible and work through to the University shutdown on 21 December 2026. 

Application documents: please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your motivation for applying and addressing the “About You” section of this job ad. There will also be a few additional questions in the application form.  

For informal queries, please see the below contact details.  

Otherwise, please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed. 

Contact: Anne de Voronine, Talent Acquisition Associate 
E:  *************@unsw.edu.au  

Applications close: 24 August 11.55PM 

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As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.  

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 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.  

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