Careers at UniSC

• Centre for Support and Advancement of Learning and Teaching (CSALT) | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• Level 8, $115,240 - $130,514 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hrs per week), ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Join a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing learning and teaching at UniSC. In this dynamic role, you’ll support academic staff through professional development, curriculum design, and innovative teaching practices. With a focus on empowering both ongoing and casual educators, you’ll champion inclusive, engaging learning experiences, blending pedagogical expertise, authentic assessment design, and digital innovation to support student success. You’ll also contribute to the Centre’s broader work in scholarship, curriculum renewal, and professional learning.

For more information on CSALT, please visit us online: Centre for Support and Advancement of Learning and Teaching

You will

• coordinate, design and deliver academic development and recognition programs;
• provide high level advice and support in curriculum review and accreditation; and
• manage strategic priority projects and other team members within the Centre.

About you

Your excellent interpersonal skills and consultative approach allow you to build strong, credible relationships with academic staff and leaders. These skills, combined with your advanced knowledge of innovative pedagogy, enable you to influence and support enhanced learning and teaching across the University.

You will possess:

• Post-graduate qualifications or significant progress towards post-graduate qualifications in a relevant field and/or extensive relevant experience and demonstrated expertise. Hold an Advance HE, Higher Education Academy Fellowship in recognition of expertise in learning and teaching;
• Demonstrated leadership and expertise in the design, management, delivery and evaluation of effective professional learning programs and institutional capacity-building activities informed by current research to enhance quality practice and scholarship across the University;
• Experience leading a team to provide quality learning and teaching and curriculum and assessment design and development support to academic staff to promote excellence in learning and teaching in online and blended learning environments;
• Demonstrated experience and success in leading and facilitating grants, awards and fellowships and managing other programs that reward and recognise excellence in learning and teaching; and
• Successful teaching experience in a higher education setting including experience in the use of Canvas or a comparable learning management system.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description:  493257 - Academic Developer.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 8 June 2025.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Anita Jones
General Manager – CSALT
Telephone: 07 5456 3719
Email: ajones4@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.