What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Learning Designer position at uq?
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences Full-time, continuing position based at our Herston campus location Base salary will be in the range $104k – $113k 17% super (HEW Level 7) About This Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative Principal Learning Designer to partner with academic staff across the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences to enhance teaching quality and the student experience. Working as part of a collaborative Learning Design team, you will provide expert, context‑aware advice on curriculum, assessment, and contemporary pedagogical practice. In these purposeful roles, you will work closely with Directors of Teaching and Learning, senior stakeholders, and professional peers to help shape inclusive, engaging, and future‑focused learning experiences at UQ. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting academic staff with the design, development, evaluation, and enhancement of curriculum, assessment, and learning resources across online and face‑to‑face environments. Identifying, promoting, and embedding innovative pedagogical approaches and learning technologies that enhance student engagement and outcomes. Advising teaching and management staff on best‑practice learning design, including the effective use of digital platforms and educational technologies. Collaborating with colleagues across the Faculty and the wider University community of practice to deliver curriculum projects, workshops, and professional learning activities. About You You will bring a strong blend of pedagogical expertise, technical capability, and a collaborative mindset, along with: Degree‑level qualifications with at least four years’ subsequent relevant experience in developing online and on‑campus learning resources, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An advanced understanding of how higher education students learn, with the ability to apply pedagogical theory to complex teaching and learning contexts. Demonstrated knowledge of the enablers and limitations of educational technologies, and how these can be used to support student achievement, engagement, and teaching innovation. Highly developed analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and design effective learning solutions. Proven experience using learning management systems and associated software to design, develop, implement, and evaluate learning environments. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build trusted, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders. The agility to work across disciplinary boundaries, adapt quickly to change, and operate effectively both independently and as part of a collegial, client‑focused team. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Our people are driven by curiosity, united by purpose, and committed to creating change together through education, research, and professional excellence. You’ll enjoy a range of benefits and rewards, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging. Interested? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sally Casey (Learning Design Manager) on sally.casey@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter responding to and summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Other Information Pre‑employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia and other integrity and conduct requirements. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for these appointments. We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and we encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Applications close Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R‑64433). The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA , cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. 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