1-year fixed term contract Great opportunity to be part of a high performing Product delivery team! Reference: 1182944 Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) Embark on an exciting tech journey with Curtin University! Are you passionate about technology, innovation, and driving change? Join us as we celebrate thesuccessful completion of our digital transformation! Curtin University, a forward-thinking institution, isnow leveraging major platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, and ServiceNow to delivercutting-edge digital experiences for our students and staff. In anticipation of the next phase of our digital roadmap, we are seeking a UX Design Specialist for our IT Product Delivery team . If you enjoy technology, transformation, continual innovation, and change, we extend awarm invitation to you to join our forward-thinking team. Be a driving force in our journey of evolution atCurtin University! Your new role This role designs engaging user experiences for digital products based on user research and analysis. Itinvolves the entire design process, from concept to release, including storytelling, persona design,journey mapping, prototyping, and wireframes. Focus areas include content, controls, visual design, information architecture, user research, branding,and support. The role ensures quality control and alignment of frontend development with validateddesigns, covering diverse projects from complex learning tools to simpler web forms and reports. Key Responsibilities: Design frontend applications. Provide design quality review and advice to developers. Contribute to the promotion of UX design practice. Participate and provide input to planning. Collaborate with Product Owners, end users, and other stakeholders. Create device agnostic wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, personas, site maps and more to effectively communicate interactions and design ideas. Conduct user research to evaluate and provide input into product designs. Liaise with various Curtin teams to ensure alignment with design standards and practices. Ensure designs meet accessibility standards through usability and user testing. We are looking for someone with: Demonstrated experience and creative talent as a product UX designer with a portfolio ofexceptional design work. Demonstrated understanding and application of user centred design principles. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to design solutions whichsupport the achievement of business outcomes. Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to continually keep abreast of design practice anddesign trends. For further understanding of the role, please refer to the position description document. To access this,please copy and paste the following link into your web browser: You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role to beconsidered. As this position is based at our Curtin Bentley campus, candidates are expected to eitherbe currently located in Perth, WA, or express a willingness to relocate. Please note: Relocation andsponsorship support will not be provided for this position. About us We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide globalsolutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity,respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated onWhadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medicalcentre, and endless food options including a supermarket. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse gender,sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information about our university, please visit Join us! To apply, please provide your CV and a cover letter to allow us to assess your suitability for this role. Applications close: 10:45PM AWST Tuesday 11 June 2024 What we offer Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings. Adaptable Work Environment: While our primary office is located at our BentleyCampus, we understand the importance of flexibility in today's work environment. Hybrid working arrangements are provided in accordance with business needs. Salary Packaging: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) and customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise. Competitive Leave Entitlements: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Curtin University Leave (2 days), Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus, access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service (65 days/13-week entitlement for full-time staff). Career and Development Opportunities: In line with our Curtin 2030 Strategic Plan, Curtin is committed to providing an inspiring, rewarding, and meaningful experience for our staff -empowering them to lead, innovate and strive for excellence. We provide staff with career and development opportunities, including access to various online and in-person training and info-sessions. Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students. Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin's wellbeing locations at Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion ofNational Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin'ssatisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may alsorequire you to have a current Working With Children Check. If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on (option 3,1). Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time #J-18808-Ljbffr
