Principal Learning Designer (Assessment Transformation)

• Faculty of Science & Faculty of HMBS

• Play a pivotal role in enhancing teaching and learning quality at The University of Queensland.

• Partner with academic staff to design impactful curricula, innovative assessment strategies, and engaging learning experiences across courses and programs.

• Two x full-time, fixed term position till 31 December 2027. Bases salary will be in the range $104,616 - $113,920 + 17 % Superannuation (HEW Level 7)

• Based at our vibrant St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity  

Join us as a Principal Learning Designer (Assessment) and play a pivotal role in elevating teaching and learning quality at The University of Queensland. This position offers an exciting opportunity to partner with academic staff to design impactful curriculum, innovative assessment strategies, and engaging active learning experiences across courses and coursework programs.

We are recruiting for two positions, one based in the Faculty of Science and one in the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS). Both roles include a dotted reporting line to the Strategic Lead (Assessment Transformation) within the Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation (ITaLI). Successful candidates will be expected to meet specific key performance indicators over the three-year project duration.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with the Strategic Lead (Assessment Transformation) and key stakeholders to align initiatives with institutional priorities and establish robust reporting frameworks to measure success.

• Design and implement contemporary assessment strategies aligned with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and programmatic assessment approaches.

• Partner with academic staff to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative, secure, and authentic assessment practices that enhance student outcomes and prepare graduates for an AI-enabled workforce.

• Provide expert advice on assessment design, feedback practices, and academic integrity at both course and program levels.

• Monitor and share emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in assessment across the higher education sector, fostering engagement through communities of practice.

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to advance pedagogical innovation, particularly in the context of AI and assessment security.

• Work closely with colleagues across the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) portfolio, including the Library, to leverage institutional resources and support services.

• Lead and manage educational design projects, including defining scope, coordinating resources, and ensuring successful delivery aligned with stakeholder expectations and technical feasibility.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.  

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. 

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading.

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.

• Discount parking, On campus childcare and Salary packaging options.

About You

• A relevant degree with at least four years’ subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in developing learning and assessment resources.

• Demonstrated understanding of educational technology and best practices to support student achievement, engagement, and assessment security, particularly in the context of AI.

• Advanced analytical skills to analyse complex information and identify issues related to assessment security and integrity.

• Demonstrated ability to apply pedagogical theory, contemporary practice, and practical experience to analyse teaching and learning situations and apply high-level problem-solving skills to develop innovative face-to-face and online learning and assessment solutions.

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative linkages with diverse stakeholders and a demonstrated commitment to respond to client needs.

• Demonstrated ability to work iteratively, adapt to change, and operate effectively both autonomously and as a member of a collaborative, client-focused team.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment, and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.  

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. 

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading.

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.

• Discount parking, On campus childcare and Salary packaging options.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Marine Holt at m.holt2@uq.edu.au

For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Want to Apply? 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:  

• Resume 

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section 

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion , fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au . 

Other Information  

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.  

Applications close Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-62476).