About the Job
We are seeking a Digital and Blended Learning Professional Development Specialist to project manage the design and introduction of a digital and blended learning professional development program for vocational education teaching staff. In this role you will work with the Learning Transformation Unit to identify the components of the program, pathways required, review current modules, develop new modules and package them into a logical development program.
Utilising substantial vocational education teaching and learning experience, this role will have a primary focus on ensuring VET teaching staff can access the required professional development and deliver innovative digital and blended learning teaching environments. You will support teachers as they move through the professional development pathway and provide academic leadership and support while building this capability in the VET teaching departments.
Reporting to the Manager, Learning Futures, you will manage and report on the project status including activities, timelines, risk, work plans and further opportunities. You will employ a highly collaborative approach while working with VET teaching staff and Learning Transformation Unit to upskill digital and blended learning competence.
The role is a fixed-term contract for a duration of 7 months.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a young university with a long history. As a dual-sector university of technology, born of a technical college, we are proud of Swinburne’s technology DNA, and of our national and global standing. Our contribution to Technology, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and the STEM disciplines, and our track record of meaningful industry and community engagement, are natural manifestations of the legacy initiated by the vision of our founders George and Ethel Swinburne in 1902. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.
About you
To be suitable for the role you will have:
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or its successor)
- Preferably, AQF5 level (or above) Qualification in Education
- Demonstrated ability to project manage initiatives in teaching environments
- Apt understanding of digital and blended delivery in vocational education delivery
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted and special offer gym memberships around all three campuses
- Private health insurance discounts
To find out more about the extensive range of benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit
Employee Benefits and refer to ‘Benefits’ section.
How to apply and further information
To view the position description or to start an application please click on apply or ‘begin’ and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description.
For further information about this position, contact Diana Swift via email at
dswift@swin.edu.auIf you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on
staffrecruitment@swin.edu.auDiversity and Inclusion
Equity and diversity are integral to achieving our 2025 vision of bringing people and technology together to build a better world. Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives such as:
For further information on all our initiatives visit our
equity and diversity website. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Assistance and Support
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at
inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact Timothy Werner at
DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.auSwinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Orders from Victoria’s Minister for Health require all Swinburne workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Workers) 2021 Order (No. 1). All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.
Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday, 24 May 2022.
(Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position)
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