Principal Learning Designer (Assessment Transformation)

• Bring your student-centred perspective, educational design expertise and excellent time management skills to a creative and purposeful role enhancing the quality of learning, teaching and assessment at UQ.

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position until December 2027.

· Base salary will be in the range $106,709 - $116,198 + 17% super (HEW Level 7)

• Based at our vibrant St Lucia location.

About This Opportunity

Join the Business, Economics and Law (BEL) Faculty as a Principal Learning Designer (Assessment Transformation) and help shape innovative, secure and student-centred assessment at UQ. Working within the BEL Education Team, you will partner with academic staff, the BEL Senior Manager, Education, the Strategic Lead, Assessment Transformation in the Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation (ITaLI), Faculty Principal Learning Designers and other specialists to strengthen curriculum, assessment, and active and flexible pedagogies across courses and coursework programs. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a collaborative and forward-looking environment, influencing assessment practice that supports student learning, academic integrity and preparation for an AI-integrated workplace.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support Faculty staff to create, implement and evaluate innovative and secure assessment strategies that enhance student learning outcomes, align with curriculum goals and industry standards, and prepare students for an AI-integrated workplace.
• Develop assessment strategies informed by Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and programmatic approaches, and advise on the design, development, implementation and evaluation of resources supporting assessment feedback, security and integrity across courses and degree programs.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Lead, Assessment Transformation, Faculty Principal Learning Designers, senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to advance pedagogical outcomes, respond to University assessment transformation priorities, support the responsible use of AI and meet reporting requirements used to measure assessment transformation.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging assessment technologies and lead learning and educational design activities and projects, including defining scope and objectives, coordinating resources and sharing contemporary practice through Faculty and University communities of practice.

About You

• A relevant degree and at least four (4) years of subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training in designing learning and developing resources that support students’ learning and assessment experiences.
• Demonstrated understanding of educational technologies and contemporary pedagogical practices that support student achievement, engagement and assessment security, particularly in the context of AI.
• Strong analytical skills, including demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret detailed and complex information, identify issues and solve problems relating to assessment security and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to apply pedagogical theory, contemporary practice and practical experience to complex teaching and learning situations, using high-level problem-solving skills to develop innovative face-to-face and online learning and assessment solutions.
• Demonstrated capability to develop inclusive assessment approaches informed by Universal Design for Learning principles and the needs of students across degree programs.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with diverse academic, professional and senior stakeholders and a demonstrated commitment to responding to client needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work iteratively, adapt quickly to change and operate effectively both autonomously and as a member of a collaborative, client-focused team.
• Demonstrated capability to plan and lead learning and educational design activities and projects, balance priorities, coordinate resources and translate strategic objectives into practical outcomes.

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. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% 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 Aliisa Mylonas, Senior Manager, Education via email a.mylonas@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 summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information 

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or 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 this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-70107). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week beginning 9 November 2026.

Acknowledgment of Country:

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.

Why Choose UQ?

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.

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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.

Diverse and Inclusive Community:

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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