Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term until 31 December 2025
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne Dental School

Salary: UoM 7 - $109,093.00 - 118,091.00 p.a. plus 17% super

• Shape future dental education / Apply innovative andragogy / Create engaging learning assets
  

• Apply now to revolutionize dental education through innovative learning design
  

• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
  

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As a Learning Designer at Melbourne Dental School, you'll play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge learning assets for prestigious dental programs. You'll collaborate with program directors to create engaging curriculum and assessments for the Doctor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Oral Health, and Doctor of Clinical Dentistry courses. This role offers you the opportunity to apply innovative andragogy, design interactive resources, and shape the future of dental education in both online and face-to-face environments.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design Innovative Learning Experiences: Create engaging learning assets for online and face-to-face delivery, aligning with program objectives and outcomes.
  

• Ensure Quality and Accessibility: Develop and maintain high-quality, interactive resources that meet accessibility standards.
  

• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with program directors, coordinators, and academic staff to develop effective curriculum and assessments.
  

• Provide Training Support: Offer guidance to staff and stakeholders involved in learning asset development.
  

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced learning designer with a passion for innovative education, possessing strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high-quality standards in a dynamic environment.

You may also:

• Have a degree with substantial relevant experience in learning design.
  

• Demonstrate expertise in designing learning assets for various delivery modes.
  

• Possess experience in developing support materials for educational systems.
  

• Excel in stakeholder management and collaborative teamwork.
  

• Have strong project management skills and attention to detail.
  

• Be adaptable and able to work independently while contributing to a team.
  

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
  

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
  

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
  

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
  

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - MELBOURNE DENTAL SCHOOL
www.dental.unimelb.edu.au

The Melbourne Dental School renowned for its excellence in dental and oral health education, clinical training, and translational research, with a strong tradition in dental research and an established international reputation in several research areas.

Research in the School is an integral component of staff and student activities underpinning both the undergraduate and graduate curricula. The major research activities of the school are conducted via three Divisions and four major research groups, which range from translational biomedical science to clinical studies and pedagogical research.

The School is equally committed to providing exceptional dental education and training. With a focus on innovative teaching methodologies and a student-centred approach, the School offers a Bachelor of Oral Health, Doctor of Dental Surgery, and Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (multiple specialisations). The curricula are designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to become competent and ethical dental professionals. The School's top-quality dental teaching facilities are the best in the southern hemisphere, offering a high-quality clinical experience. The School's top-quality dental teaching facilities are the best in the southern hemisphere, offering a high-quality clinical experience.

The Interim Head of School, Associate Professor Rita Hardiman, commenced in her role in September 2024, following an over 15-year academic career at Melbourne Dental School. She is passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive culture built on strong core values, and implementing the School's 14-month Strategic Transition Plan focused on enhancing education, research, international engagement, and operational excellence. Under her leadership, the School aims to cultivate an environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of its activities..

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker - 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected]. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at [email protected].

Working at the University - what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
  

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
  

• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
  

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Vanessa Phan via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 16 July 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: PD JR-000548 Learning Designer.pdf