Role Highlights
* Help develop Australia's next generation of AI, emerging technology and quantum specialists through a nationally funded program.
* Design engaging learning and cohort experiences for Masters and Honours students nationwide.
* Join a collaborative and supportive CSIRO team with flexible, hybrid work options.
The Opportunity
As the Learning and Student Experience Designer, you'll support the delivery of the Next Generation Graduates Program (NGGP), a Commonwealth‐funded initiative addressing critical skills shortages in artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and quantum. The program brings together universities, industry and CSIRO to co‐fund scholarships for Honours, Masters and Doctoral students through a work‐integrated learning model.
You will work within Data61, collaborating with the NGGP team and subject‐matter experts to review and refine coursework for online, hybrid and in‐person delivery. You'll also help design and support engaging student experience activities that build strong cohorts, encourage peer‐to‐peer learning, and strengthen connections with industry and university partners. From time to time, you may undertake short‐duration domestic travel to support program delivery and collaboration.
Your high‐level duties will include
* Reviewing, designing and supporting delivery of NGGP coursework across online, hybrid and in‐person formats for Masters and Honours students.
* Applying learning design and instructional principles to create engaging, high‐quality learning content that supports strong student outcomes.
* Working with universities, industry, government and CSIRO experts to deliver creative and inclusive learning experiences.
* Using data, feedback and emerging trends to continuously improve pedagogy, delivery and student engagement.
* Supporting the effective use of educational technologies, including learning management systems and digital collaboration tools.
Role particulars
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW; Melbourne, VIC; or Adelaide, SA. Hybrid working options available.
Salary: AU$118k – AU$127k per annum (pro rata for part‐time), plus 15.4% superannuation.
Tenure & work schedule: Specified term of 12 months; full time.
Reference: 102818.
Essential Criteria
* University level qualification in Education, Learning Design, Instructional Design, Educational Technology or similar and/or equivalent experience in developing or delivering comparable course and/or coursework programs.
* Familiarity with topics covered in the Next Generation Graduates Program: data‐centric approaches to technology development, ethical and responsible technology design, foundations of deep tech, advanced AI and emerging technology concepts, quantum technologies.
* Demonstrated experience in designing, developing and delivering learning experiences in a higher education context (online and blended formats), applying instructional design principles and managing delivery timelines within program constraints.
* Demonstrated ability to support student experiences related to knowledge and skills acquisition, learning engagement, learning resources and other related activities.
* Support evaluation and review processes, providing advice in the application of evidence‐based practice in learning design consistent with emerging trends in the sector, including innovative assessment and artificial intelligence.
* Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to cultivate effective working relationships and work closely with stakeholders to build new and refine existing learning materials.
Eligibility
Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents already residing in Australia. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
Child safety
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Inclusion and belonging
Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.
CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.
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