Be Bold. Belong. Be More.
At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.
A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it’s about the heart, connectedness and community you’d hope for in a regional university. But there’s also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.
You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.
Your opportunity
The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is seeking a skilled Digital Designer to help migrate and improve existing online course content across our learning environments. You’ll work with educators and digital learning specialists to build interactive, engaging content. Your core responsibilities will include:
* Translating and transitioning existing course materials into a new Learning Management System (LMS) environment (Blackboard Ultra) using tools like H5P and Adobe Creative Cloud.
* Designing and building interactive, accessible digital learning resources, working closely with faculty and College staff and the Educational Designers team.
* Supporting the Centre for Teaching and Learning with quality assurance and design advice, while liaising with academics and project teams to enhance student learning outcomes.
* Applying Universal Design for Learning principles (UDL) to enhance student engagement and progression.
What you will bring
You’re a digital design professional with a strong foundation in instructional design and a passion for creating engaging, student-centred learning experiences. You thrive in collaborative environments and know how to work creatively within the boundaries of a LMS, balancing innovation with practicality, enjoying the challenge of transforming complex content into clear, accessible online materials that support student success.
To succeed in this role, you will also need:
* A relevant qualification and experience developing learning resources in a tertiary education setting, or equivalent.
* Skilled in using multimedia and educational technologies, with a sound understanding of online design and learning principles.
* Strong attention to detail and familiarity with quality assurance practices in higher education.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders and support enhancements to learning content.
* A positive, proactive attitude and experience with interactive learning tools.
Why Southern Cross University
SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you’ll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you’ll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It’s about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we’re integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.
Your opportunity is:
* Full-time, fixed term (10 months)
* Located at either Gold Coast, QLD 4225, or Lismore, NSW 2480.
* HEW Level 5. The base salary ranges from $83,563 - $92,857 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $108,643.
You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?
Be more with Southern Cross University today
Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience. If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or .