Job Reference:964443

About the Role:

Are you ready to lead innovation and shape the future of learning at Curtin? As Manager, Short Form Learning, you will step into a role that pushes the boundaries of contemporary education and have the opportunity to trial ideas that haven’t been explored at Curtin before.

Based within the Centre for Learning Enterprise and Partnership Engagement (CLEPE), you will drive the design and delivery of high-impact short courses and microcredentials - delivered online, face-to-face, and through a digital-first approach. Collaborating closely with faculties, schools, and industry partners, you will ensure our offerings address real-world needs and equip learners with practical, translatable skills.

With a strong focus on inclusive design, user experience, and the integration of emerging technologies like generative AI, you’ll lead a talented team in building agile, future-ready learning products that reflect Curtin’s Learning and Teaching Strategy and Short Form Learning Strategy.

If you're a creative thinker, a natural collaborator, and passionate about redefining what learning can look like - this is your opportunity to lead the way.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Apply pedagogical theory, contemporary practice, and practical experience to analyse complex teaching and learning challenges, using high-level problem-solving skills to deliver innovative face-to-face and online learning solutions.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of digital learning and innovation professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and transformation.
• Manage the end-to-end design and delivery of advanced digital courses, applying project management principles while collaborating with project managers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to meet strategic goals and timelines.
• Lead the design and development of engaging and interactive learning materials such as videos, quizzes, and simulations, while using storyboarding, scripting, Adobe tools, and Curtin’s educational technologies to create high-quality digital content.
• Utilise a wide range of learning platforms and educational technologies to develop, implement, and evaluate impactful online learning experiences that enhance student engagement and outcomes.

We are looking for (selection criteria):

• Proven leadership in the innovative design and development of higher education curriculum, including capacity building, resource development, and the use of educational technologies to support continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead high-performing teams and engage effectively and professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) and online learning environments, with a focus on usability, accessibility, and quality assurance.
• Experience designing engaging and innovative digital learning experiences, including the creative application of generative AI to solve complex pedagogical challenges.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver multiple projects successfully and on time.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in dynamic, fast-paced, or complex environments.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and provide the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria in the advert

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Thursday, 29 May 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.