[Hiring] Senior Academic Designer @Milpark Education Pty Ltd

Role Description

The position of Senior Academic Designer is to lead the development and implementation of innovative learning and teaching strategies aligned with Milpark’s vision for educational quality and learning journeys.

• Lead the development and implementation of innovative learning and teaching strategies.
• Collaborate with faculty, learning/instructional designers, and other specialists to design and develop academic programmes that incorporate innovative methodologies.
• Lead conversations with faculty and school leadership to facilitate change in delivery aligned with Milpark's philosophy.
• Design and implement experiential learning opportunities, including research projects and community engagement.
• Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of learning initiatives and ensure continuous improvement.
• Collaborate through workshops with faculty to enhance capabilities for innovative learning approaches.
• Build strong relationships with schools, academic operations teams, and key stakeholders.
• Support comprehensive reviews of programme offerings and advise on curriculum design.
• Encourage faculty engagement in research activities to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
• Manage and mentor a team of learning/instructional designers.
• Create, review, and revise resources and documentation for learning and teaching delivery.
• Review and provide feedback on the work of instructional designers.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and pedagogical approaches.
• Collaborate with the Chief Commercial Officer to propose solutions to corporate partners.
• Act as the custodian of Milpark's learning and teaching philosophy.

Qualifications

• A Master's or Doctorate in a Commerce-related field with practical experience in a corporate environment and higher education.
• A Master's or Doctorate in Education with similar experience as above.
• Demonstrated success in developing and/or implementing innovative learning and teaching strategies.
• Deep understanding of business principles and commerce-related qualifications.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with faculty and stakeholders.
• Active engagement in research activities.

Requirements

• Ability to lead robust conversations with faculty.
• Ability to communicate Milpark’s values, mission, and teaching philosophy.
• Ability to establish collaborative initiatives with industry partners.
• Interview candidates will be required to demonstrate competence in the following abilities and skills:
• Align behaviours to Milpark’s Values.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Committed team player.
• Passionate about education.
• Persuasive and assertive.
• Professional and reliable.
• Quality oriented.
• Service oriented/customer service focused.
• Strong business ethics and ethos.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan.
• High level of attention to accuracy and quality.

Benefits

• Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups, and appointments will be made in line with EE requirements.