Learning Design Support Officer

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Griffith University is seeking a Learning Design Support Officer to join the Online Strategy Unit on a full-time onsite basis at Meadowbrook, Queensland. The role centers on enabling learning designers and academic staff to develop fully online programs, coordinating small projects, and contributing to the ongoing quality management framework while staying current with university technologies for learning and teaching. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant tertiary degree and have hands-on experience with learning design, ICT enabled pedagogy, and process improvement, plus comfort working across campuses. Make sure your covering letter and CV reference the position description, OSU projects, and your suitability, and contact Jake Barwick before the 30 January deadline. Emphasize stakeholder collaboration, equity and safety, and a clear impact narrative.

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. 
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. 

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence. 

Job Description

About the opportunity 
Located within the Provost portfolio, the Online Strategy Unit is driving the creation and implementation of a transformative vision for online education programming through strategic leadership and oversight of the growth and expansion of the University’s online learning programs. 

Building on Griffith’s already well-recognised synchronous and hybrid online offerings, the Unit is developing a suite of degrees in partnership with all Academic Groups, Student Support Services and Digital Solutions for delivery in a cutting edge, high quality, technology-enabled and student-focused learning design model.

This position will play a key role in the development of fully online degrees and supporting learning designers and academic staff working on these courses and programs.

Key Responsibilities

• With direction from the leadership team ensure the efficient and effective support of learning designers and academic staff in their development of fully online programs and courses.
• Work closely with Learning Designers to engage in defined activities that support academics in the increased, enhanced, and appropriate use of ICTs to achieve pedagogical outcomes.
• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of a quality management systems, policies, procedures, and work instructions, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, university policies and best practice guidelines.
• Develop and maintain a sound working knowledge of University technologies for learning and teaching, curriculum design and multi-modal delivery.
• Review, develop and implement procedures and business improvement practices and initiatives related to OSU projects.
• Coordinate small-scale projects to enable the efficient and effective support of academic staff in their work on OSU projects.
• Leverage experience to recommend and assist with the design, development and enhancement of courses and programs in OSU projects, including the development, implementation and evaluation of relevant resources.
• May be required to take on other responsibilities, commensurate with the expectations of a role at this level, which contribute to the overall objectives of the work unit.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and University policies and procedures, including equity and health & safety and exhibit good practice in relation to same.
• Be a leading example of the principles and values embodied in the University’s Code of Conduct, and behave, act and communicate at all times to reflect fairness, ethics and professionalism.

About you
Current Griffith staff who are passionate about delivering outstanding student experiences and thrive in a high performance and innovative environment are invited to apply to join the team.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Completion of a relevant tertiary degree or an equivalent combination of relevant training, qualifications and experience.

We have both continuing and fixed‑term positions available, and your preference can be discussed if you progress to the interview stage. The positions are based at our Logan campus.  As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other campuses.

Salary is HEW 6 – Base range - $91,843.49 - $97,964.71 + 17% super. Full package range - $107,456.89 - $114,618.72.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith? 
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: 

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities 
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment 
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading 
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities 

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience. 

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy. 

How to apply 
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: 

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, please refer to the qualifications above and the position description. 
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details 

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Jake Barwick, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected] 

Closing date: Midnight, Friday 30th January- All applications must be submitted online.