Apply now Job no: 565128
Work type: Full-time
Location: Other - Interstate
Categories: Information Technology
Full-time (36.75 hours per week) and fixed term for 3 years
Founded in 1974, Deakin is a public university in Victoria with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and the online Campus. We are a progressive and open-minded university, with the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
The Officer, Learning Technology Support is responsible for strengthening the learning technology approach delivered for courses at the Centre. The successful candidate will provide learning technology support for the delivery of courses delivered by Deakin, including the Master of Military and Defence Studies and the Master of National Security and Strategy. The role will work closely with the Senior Officer, Learning Technologist to implement an overarching strategy for the use of technology to support learning outcomes and will provide dedicated advice and support to staff and students.
Your key responsibilities will include: Work with the learning technology team and the academic team and relevant stakeholders to manage and prepare suitable learning resources to support the courses co-designed by Deakin and Defence.Engage in process improvement activities and adopt new ideas, approaches and changes to work practices to enable the enhancement of learning assets and materials for units and courses based on agreed approach and best practice principles.Generate new ideas and share those ideas with others in the work area to improve process and practice.Seek to understand the evolving digital landscape and keep abreast of trends and new technologies to provide effective support to Deakin and Australian War College staff in the implementation of digital technology for learning activities in a dynamic working environment.Consult with available sources to gather relevant information and seek the expertise and advice of other people as appropriate.Understand local processes, prepare standard documents, manage records, regularly track progress of work tasks and identify key issues.Communicate with confidence to promptly address issues using examples and the most appropriate influencing technique for a given situation to increase understanding and support.Deliver effective and efficient outcomes and outputs against team and operational work plans.Build new and productive relationships with a diverse range of potential students, stakeholders or key and influential individuals both inside and outside the University.To be successful, you'll have: A degree, or equivalent professional qualification, or equivalent professional experience in the areas of information technology, education or learning technology.Experience with developing, adapting and implementing digital tools to support student learning.Experience in the use of and supporting online learning content development tools and platforms such as online classroom environments and assessment and evaluation tools (e.g. Moodle, Google Apps for Education).Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment with a self-motivated and pro-active approach and the ability to multi-task/prioritise activities to achieve required outcomes.Demonstrate well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to translate technical issues and solutions into plain language for a non-technical audience to understand.Demonstrate a high degree of drive, energy and ability to work under pressure whilst displaying the personal qualities of professionalism, integrity, teamwork.For a copy of the position description, please see below: Applications for this position close on Sunday 1 December 2024 Successful applicants will need to comply with vaccination mandates imposed by the relevant state/territory government. Applicants who attend third-party sites to undertake University activities will also be required to comply with any other directions or requirements in place at the third-party location.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS This position may require the incumbent to occasionally work outside business hours.This position may require the incumbent to travel from time-to-time to Victoria to attend conferences, events and to represent the university.This position will require the incumbent to obtain a Defence Common Access Card (DCAC) for base access.This position requires the incumbent to hold a current National Police Record Check.Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience for this role. For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Michael Hatherell, Deputy Director, Centre for Future Defence, via email at ****** Are You Ready? Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders. Advertised: 31 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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