Digital Learning Designer

• Full time, fixed term until 31 December 2028

• Opportunity to support business school academics by designing, developing and assessing technology informed learning experiences

• HEO 7 Base Salary $112,628 - $122,702 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The Learning Innovation Office (LIO) plays a pivotal role in advancing the Business School’s education agenda. It brings together contemporary education design, media and digital capability, and a strong focus on an outstanding student experience to support the development of scalable, high-impact programs for modern learners across a portfolio of future-focused initiatives.

We are seeking a Digital Learning Designer to join a small, collaborative team. In this role, you will work closely with team members and liaise with colleagues across LIO and the Business School, co-designing student-centred, technology-enhanced learning experiences.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• support Business School academics by co-designing, developing and implementing interactive digital learning experiences which are engaging and pedagogically sound for both blended and online delivery

• work closely with Business School academics and other LIO team members to design and embed interactive digital learning experiences in a technology-enabled environment

• integrate interactive digital learning experiences in targeted curriculum areas to meet the teaching needs of the Business School and University educational strategies

• support Business School academics’ blended, online and hybrid delivery using the University’s Learning Management System (Canvas) and associated plugins

• undertake ongoing exploration of new technologies, innovations and developments to enhance interactive digital learning experiences and student-centred approaches.

About you

• tertiary qualification (Undergraduate minimum)

• professional experience working as a Learning Designer in a tertiary education environment or equivalent (higher education, secondary education, vocational or equivalent)

• experience in adapting, designing and/or co-developing content for technology- enabled learning environments

• demonstrated experience in using interactive tools and plug-ins to create, build and enhance educational delivery

• ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work

• agile problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise workload during busy periods.

To be considered for the role, please address the following points in your cover letter.

• what experiences could you share, working in a complex learning environment with a range of multi-disciplinary stakeholders?

• what experience do you have with end-to-end design of units, courses or subjects in a tertiary environment?

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

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 LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

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How to apply

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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 Cassie Denley, Recruitment Operations by email to cassie.denley@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Wednesday 11 February 2026 11:59 PM