• Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 2 years
• Base salary will be in the range $102,565.37 - $111,686.39 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity 

Are you an innovative and experienced Learning Designer, ready to transform assessment at the University of Queensland? In this role, you will provide support to academic staff in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL), to design cutting-edge curriculum, assessments, and active learning pedagogies.

Reporting to the BEL Senior Manager, Education and working under broad direction, you will be instrumental in achieving the institution's 'Lead through Learning' strategy, directly addressing the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. This means preparing students for responsible AI use by equipping them with ethical and practical skills for their studies and careers and maintaining the integrity of the learning process through secure and credible assessment practices.  

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Collaborating with stakeholders, including the UQ Strategic Lead (Assessment Transformation), to understand priorities and establish reporting requirements for measuring assessment transformation success.
• Develop assessment strategies aligned with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and programmatic assessment.
• Support faculty staff in creating, implementing, and evaluating innovative and secure assessment strategies that enhance student learning outcomes, align with curriculum goals, meet industry standards, and prepare students for an AI-integrated workplace.
• Advise university teaching and management staff on the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of resources supporting assessment feedback and integrity, within courses and across programs.
• Maintain knowledge of current practices and future opportunities in assessment technologies and innovation across the higher education sector, sharing this expertise within the BEL Faculty and the wider University community through communities of practice and other avenues.
• Plan and lead internal learning and educational design projects/activities, defining scope/objectives and coordinating available resources.
• Work closely with colleagues and other subject matter experts to advance pedagogical outcomes, especially concerning AI and assessment security. This includes facilitating professional development activities to progress assessment innovation and transformation, with a particular focus on assessment security and responsible use of AI.

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:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care 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
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You  

• Relevant degree/qualifications and at least four (4) years of subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in developing online resources to support student learning and assessment.
• 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 develop innovative face to face and online learning and assessment solutions.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, and a demonstrated commitment to responding to client needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work iteratively, adapt to change, and operate effectively both on an autonomous basis and as a member of a collaborative, client-focused team.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc. 

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms Aliisa Mylonas, BEL Faculty Senior Manager, Education: [email protected]     

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], 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. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

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 10 December 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-58854). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Monday 15 December 2025.