$107,151 to $120,060 pa (HEW 7)
Fixed term, Full-time, Joondalup Campus
Open to candidates with relevant working rights.
CENTRE FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING
ACADEMIC PRACTICE
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$107,151 to $120,060 pa PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION
FULL TIME, FIXED TERM UNTIL JULY 2028
Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.
Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.
The Centre for Learning and Teaching
The Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) contributes to the leadership and implementation of strategic teaching and learning and change across the University through collaborative partnerships with Schools and Service Centres. CLT provisions professional learning for all teaching roles in the University to promote evidenced based and scholarly practice.
Additionally, CLT leads the implementation of learning technologies across the University, delivery of learning support programs for students, and active support of Schools to deliver best practice curriculum design and assessment.
About the Opportunity
This opportunity is offered in accordance with section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) and the occupant of this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
The Centre is seeking a Curriculum Designer who is passionate about supporting academic and professional staff to ensure all ECU students meaningfully engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ thought, leadership and practice as part of their learning journeys at ECU. The successful candidate/s will demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in applying effective curriculum and learning design principles and strategies for consistent quality in a higher education setting. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of Senior Curriculum Designers and course teaching teams to ensure quality learning experiences are designed and implemented in courses from all of ECU’s Schools and Teaching Areas.
In addition, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate considerable initiative, discretion and independence while interacting with professional and academic staff. The ability to learn quickly, be flexible, and develop positive working relationships are also key to success in this position. Your ability to support academic teaching staff in curriculum design, assessment and activity design, engaging content design, and the use of technologies for blended and online learning are also key to success in this position.
About you
Suitable candidates will meet the following key criteria:
Undergraduate degree or higher qualification in relevant field (e.g. Learning Sciences, Education, Instructional Design) or demonstrated equivalence;
Proven capability to work positively and effectively as part of a collaborative work team, to accommodate and work well with different working styles and to work independently where required.
Ability to apply learning design principles and evidence-based approaches to design learning experiences that challenge students' existing assumptions and paradigms and promote critical reflection on their worldviews;
Demonstrated commitment to learning and adopting emerging technologies; new pedagogical approaches; and sound assessment practices to enhance the teaching and learning experience;
Desirable: Experience supporting academic staff to transform their curriculum and practice with high quality, engaging, and innovative approaches appropriate for online and face-to-face teaching.
You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.
Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.
Contact
Please contact Ruby-Jean Hindley, Senior Learning Designer via
[email protected] for more information.
Application Process
Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role.
Advert Closure
Applications close Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.
ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.
ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.
At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.
