• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $112,114 – $122,544 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

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

The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of curriculum design and innovation, including academic quality assurance and risk management, academic standards, learning and teaching excellence and scholarship strategies.

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 - (519908).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Awdry [email protected] OR Andrew Williams [email protected]

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 Australia’s top university.

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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 at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.