Manager Learning and Innovation

Provide guidance to promote, develop and maintain a contemporary and innovative learning culture at Swinburne University of Technology.

About the Job
In this exciting role, you will take responsibility for our Learning Technology Innovations projects and team. Working under broad direction, you will develop, implement and review the strategy of the Learning Innovation area, ensuring alignment with the Swinburne Learning & Teaching Strategy and IT Systems strategic plan. As a part of this role, you will be expected to provide broad oversight of the Learning Technology team, and the development of the University approach to online offerings.

This role will build and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners and product/technology vendors, to leverage existing and emerging technologies for enhancing the student experience and success. This position provides leadership in using data-driven approaches, including exploring the use of learning analytics, to ensure innovative and effective blended and online learning experiences for our students in pursuit of Swinburne 2025 goals.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a multi-sector university of science, technology and innovation with more than 54,000 students and 5,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. Our mission is to be a world-class university, creating economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. We aim to deliver future-ready learners, research with impact and innovative enterprise.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• A postgraduate qualification and relevant experience in the areas of learning technologies, learning design and development in the tertiary education sector or an equivalent combination of relevant education/ training and experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience, combined with the proven ability to exercise considerable expertise and initiative and assume responsibility for the development and implementation of strategies and/ or major initiatives and projects that lead to positive change
• Extensive tertiary education experience in technology enhanced learning, blended and online modes of learning, and building a culture of learning innovation
• Strong stakeholder management experience, with the proven ability and confidence to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders including senior managers, teaching and learning practitioners and external vendors

A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.

Benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enjoy 50% study fee reduction
• Participate in regular staff and management development programs
• Paid parental leave for primary caregivers and secondary caregivers

To find out more about the extensive range of benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit Employee Benefits

How to apply and further information
Please submit your application by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link, 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 Charlotte Brack (Director, Learning Transformations Unit (Acting)) on cbrack@swin.edu.au.
Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact our Diversity Consultant, Dr Walter Robles, on inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au

Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position.

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation. We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for women for 10 years in a row and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan. Equity and diversity are integral to our 2025 vision to be a world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation.

Applications close at 5pm, Sunday 3rd November 2019.