Associate Education Designer

• Exciting casual opportunity to support academics and teaching staff in the Faculty of Engineering on a casual basis

• Casual role ASAP with hours varying based on business needs, including potential for increased hours during peak periods; (3 days on campus)

• HEO 6, Step 1, $70.63 per hour plus super

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Engineering is seeking enthusiastic and capable Casual Associate Education Designers to join our team and play a hands-on role in enhancing the student learning experience.

This is a highly collaborative, high-impact role where you will work closely with academics and teaching teams to bring units to life — providing practical, on-the-ground support across start-of-semester delivery and unit reviews. You’ll be part of a team that partners deeply with staff, offering tailored guidance, responsive support, and solutions that make a difference. This role will be located at the Faculty of Engineering on the Camperdown Campus  (J12).

In this role, you will:

• Provide hands-on support and advice to academic staff on start-of-semester activities, including Canvas rollovers and refreshes, Akari, assessments and rubrics

• Offer technical expertise in the development and enhancement of learning materials and Canvas sites

• Build strong, trusted relationships with key staff to ensure education support needs are understood and met

• Support the uplift of content and materials across programs and units

• Contribute to unit reviews, helping to improve quality, consistency and student engagement

You’ll be joining a team that is deeply embedded in the Faculty’s teaching and learning, working side-by-side with academics to deliver clear, engaging and well-designed learning experiences for students.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity.

• experience in designing, developing, maintaining sustainable learner-facing unit of study websites using a Learner Management System, such as Canvas and SEAMS tools, SRES

• high technology affinity

• a strong knowledge of University policies and procedures and administrative processes

• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Mari Lewis, Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, by email to mari.lewis@sydney.edu.au   

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