We are seeking a Learning Technologist (Learning Environments) to join our team at Swinburne University. In this role, you will collaborate with educators across the university to provide development, enhancement, training, and support for our Higher and Vocational Education learning environments and related services.

Your responsibilities will include coordinating the review of current learning environments, piloting new delivery modes, and evaluating and developing training resources. You will play a crucial role in building staff capabilities in utilizing all aspects of our on-site learning spaces. Additionally, you will provide expert advice and coordination of teaching materials and technologies to enhance face-to-face delivery in alignment with Swinburne’s Learning and Teaching strategic goals.

The position will report directly to the Manager of Learning Ecosystems and will involve close collaboration with other staff members in the Education Innovation Exchange. You will engage extensively with academic, VET, and professional staff, as well as manage relationships with external vendors and stakeholders. This role requires considerable judgment, initiative, discretion, innovation, and independence.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstrated experience in working with Learning Management Systems (LMS’s), learning software and learning equipment used on rooms
• Demonstrated commitment to, and experience in, technology enhanced learning and teaching in tertiary education (higher education and/or pathways and vocational education).
• Ability to train and support academic and teaching staff in the use of the in-room learning hardware and technologies, for use in blended and active learning
• Ability to liaise with staff across the University and externally to diagnose issues and support the embedding of technology in learning and teaching

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

Qualifications
Relevant degree and/or relevant experience in the areas of technology enhanced learning

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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For more information about the role, please email talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: Tuesday 19th November 2024, 11pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.

For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please reach out to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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