Position Number: 0058445
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences
Department: Centre for Digital Transformation of Health
Salary: UOM 7 – $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Design and develop engaging, interactive digital health learning materials for healthcare and IT professionals.
- Join an award-winning team driving national workforce training initiatives in digital health education and innovation.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The Centre for Digital Transformation of Health is seeking a creative and collaborative Learning Designer to develop interactive and engaging learning materials for healthcare and IT students and professionals. As part of the award-winning Education and Workforce Development team, you will work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to design high-quality digital health courses, ensuring they align with national workforce priorities. This role requires expertise in instructional design, Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) development, and multimedia content creation, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative education and training programs in the rapidly evolving field of digital health.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Support the iterative design and development of new curricula, advising on appropriate instructional and learning design.
- Write, storyboard, and develop multimedia graphics and interactive learning materials for modules to be built in Canvas.
- Collaborate on builds with the Lead, SMEs and education team, to develop course content.
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders to develop high-quality, engaging learning experiences. They will demonstrate excellent organisational and project management abilities, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and ensuring alignment with educational best practices. With a proactive and problem-solving mindset, they will adapt to change, manage challenges effectively, and apply creative thinking to enhance learning outcomes.
You will also have:
- An appropriate tertiary qualification with substantial relevant experience/training in: Education, Instructional/Learning Design, Education Technology or a related field. A degree or certification in education design is preferred.
- Previous experience as a learning designer and development specialist, with a focus on online LMSs (eg.Canvas) and the production of high quality, engaging multimedia content, in a tertiary setting.
- Demonstrated experience in applied educational design of curriculum-based, high quality learning resources and experiences for diverse interprofessional adult learners. Healthcare, Health Science or IT education related experience would be highly regarded.
- Proven ability to effectively use established models of evidence based pedagogical design principles and educational frameworks, to ensure alignment of learning objectives, curriculum, activities and assessment.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. 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.
Your New Team – Centre for Digital Transformation of Health
The Centre for Digital Transformation of Health at the University of Melbourne is at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare through digital innovation. Our mission is to bridge the gap between digital health research and real-world healthcare, ensuring that research-driven advancements benefit the healthcare system. By connecting the strengths of medical research and data science, we're creating a vibrant ecosystem for translating digital health innovations into clinical practice.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
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. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. 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 - Murmuk Djerring Indigenous Strategy 2023-2027
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
Please note, applications that do not fully address the selection criteria will not be considered
^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
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Brett Verity via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, 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.
Position Description
