Educational Designer
Division of Student Learning
Information about completing this template:
Any area written in this colour and italics needs to be completed by you following the instructions. You need
to then delete these references. The final template should be all in the same font (Arial) size (10) and colour
(Black) and non-italicised. Please ensure tidy page layout with page breaks in logical places, i.e. the selection
criteria should be on its own page with contact information.
Please refer to “Position Descriptions – Guide to Reviewing” found under Information and Resources for
the recruitment of Continuing and Fixed Term Appointments on the HR website which will provide guidance
and examples of how to complete each heading below. This document has been hyper-linked to each
heading on the contents page for quick and simple access.
For further information please contact your HR Liaison Team.
Position Number
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Campus
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Classification
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Delegation
This position has delegated authority to Band XX.
Hours per Week
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Special Conditions
Insert, Special requirements of hours or weekend work
Nature of Employment
Choose, Continuing or Fixed term
Employee Contribution to Superannuation
7% (flexible contribution options available)
Employer Contribution to Superannuation
Choose, superannuation guarantee rate or 17%
Workplace Agreement
Charles Sturt University Enterprise Agreement 2013 - 2016
Date Last Reviewed
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Faculty/School/Division/Centre – Organisational Environment
This area is an opportunity for promoting your Faculty/ School/Division/Centre to potential applicants and
describing how it fits within the University structure and contributes to the University Strategy. This can be
copied and pasted from your section of the CSU website and a hyperlink should be included.
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Organisational Chart
The organisational chart explains where the actual position is placed in the context of your relevant Division/
School/Faculty/Centre.
Insert a link to the relevant organisational chart from you website.
If your area does not have your organisational chart on your website below is a sample that you may adapt
and complete.
Pro-Vice
Chancellor
(Student Learning)
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<Director>
<Director>
<Director>
<Director>
<Manager>
Educational
Designers
Reporting Relationships
This position reports to:
<insert position title>
This position supervises:
<insert position title/s or Nil>
Position Overview
This section should contain a brief statement that explains the overall purpose of the position in 1 paragraph.
The position purpose provides a snapshot of what the position is expected to accomplish and why the position
exists.
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Educational Designers work with other Educational Designers and the Educational Support Coordinators
to assist Faculties and their Schools to collaboratively design and develop innovative curriculum design
and effective learning environments including through the use of educational technologies.
They promote evidence-based good teaching practice and support the professional learning of academic
staff in learning and teaching.
Staff are required to apply specialist pedagogical expertise at a Faculty or University-wide level, initiate
and manage specific projects for the Division and act as mentors for other Educational Designers.
Principal Responsibilities
This section usually comprises of 8 to 12 ‘outcome’ statements describing the key requirements for this
position in an approximate order of priority. The statements should clearly demonstrate what is to be
achieved (the end result of actions) and how that action is taken.
For appointment at Level 6
1. Collaborate with academic staff and other content specialists:
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Providing expert assistance on the most appropriate design and choice of media for facilitating
student learning in all modes of delivery; and
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Coordinating projects that design new courses, subjects (or sets of subjects) or undertake major
revisions.
The team will develop sustainable high quality learning designs and resources incorporating sound
educational design principles that are consistent with University policies.
2. Support the professional learning of academic staff in learning and teaching including innovative
curriculum design, educational technologies and assisting them to embed courses/ subjects in the eenvironment.
3. Provide planning support to Schools with respect to course design and review, learning resources
development and more broadly in the enhancement of learning and teaching.
4. Participate as a team member in DLTS and University-wide learning and teaching projects.
5. Other duties appropriate to the classification as required.
For appointment at Level 7
1. Provide leadership by:
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Applying specialist pedagogical expertise (e.g. online assessment or contributing to Universitywide professional development programs for academics);
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Initiating, designing, developing and managing specific projects for the Division; and
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Mentoring other Educational Designers.
2. Collaborate with academic staff and other content specialists:
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Providing expert assistance on the most appropriate design and choice of media for facilitating
student learning in all modes of delivery; and
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Coordinating projects that design new subjects (or sets of subjects) or undertake major revisions.
The team will develop sustainable high quality learning designs and resources incorporating sound
educational design principles and that are consistent with University policies.
3. Support the professional development of academic staff in learning and teaching including innovative
curriculum design and assisting them to embed their subjects in the e-environment.
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4. Provide planning support to Schools with respect to learning materials development and more broadly
in the enhancement of learning and teaching.
5. Participate as the lead or team member in DLTS and University-wide learning and teaching projects.
6. Other duties appropriate to the classification as required.
Capabilities
This section usually comprises of 6 to 10 ‘outcome’ statements describing the key capabilities the applicants
would need to have in order to be successful in achieving the outcomes of the position and in an approximate
order of priority. These statements should clearly demonstrate what an applicant should have and why it is
important to the role.
For samples of Capabilities please refer to “Position Descriptions – Guide to Reviewing”.
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Interpersonal skills, particularly regarding negotiation and facilitation to identify and fulfil customer
needs.
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The ability to effectively share ideas, thoughts and information with a diverse range of audiences and
the ability to impact and influence others to achieve common goals through effective communication.
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Have confidence to demonstrate leadership with the ability to lead, guide and motivate others to
deliver outcomes.
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The ability to build and maintain both internal and external networks/relationships for the purposes of
professional collaboration and collegiality.
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The desire and ability to respond appropriately to a wide range of clients and client needs while
maintaining a high standard of quality of customer service.
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The ability to think strategically to provide analysis, advice and direction, which support the long and
short term goals of the Division and University.
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The ability to work cooperatively within the Division and across the organisation to understand team
dynamics, contribute to teams, and foster environments of mutual trust and respect.
Physical Capabilities
This section outlines any essential physical requirements needed to carry out the work that is to be performed.
It should be specified where substantial manual handling is an inherent physical requirement of this role as
well as consideration to any other physical requirements.
For samples of Physical Capabilities please refer to “Position Descriptions – Guide to Reviewing”.
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Selection Criteria
Detail the necessary qualifications, knowledge, experience, skills and aptitudes that the applicants must have
(essential) to carry out the responsibilities of the role successfully. They should be numbered and ranked in
order of importance. There should be no more than 10 essential criteria and 4 desirable criteria.
Applicants are expected to address the selection criteria when applying for this position.
Essential
The first of the essential criteria will be the Qualifications & Experience or an equivalent level of knowledge as
per the Position Classification Standards/Descriptors or Standards, Expectations and Qualifications Policy Academic Staff.
1. A degree in education or another relevant area, with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience
to consolidate and extend the theories and principles learned; or an equivalent level of knowledge
gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
2. Demonstrated pedagogical expertise in University learning and teaching.
3. An ability to provide leadership of specific learning and teaching projects.
4. An ability to mentor other staff.
5. Demonstrated skill in the design and development of learning resources including the use of online
and digital and educational technologies.
6. Excellent written communication skills.
7. Well developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work in a team and to manage timelines.
8. Willingness to travel between campuses as required by the position.
Desirable
Desirable criteria are the qualifications, knowledge, experience, skills and aptitudes that the applicant would
ideally have but are not deemed essential.
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Further information is available from
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<position>
Phone:<contact phone number>
Email:<contact email address>
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Attachment (i)
Information for Prospective Staff
Your Application
E-recruitment is the method by which CSU manages its recruitment processes and it is preferred that all
applications be lodged using this method. Please refer to www.csu.edu.au/jobs/.
If intending applicants are unable to access this website, please contact the HR Service Centre on 02 6338
4884.
Staff Benefits
CSU is committed to providing an employment environment that fosters teamwork, innovation, reflective
practice, continual learning, knowledge sharing and opportunities for staff to achieve their full potential. CSU
is committed to providing a flexible working environment that encourages employees to live a balanced
lifestyle, combining work and family responsibilities.
To find out more: http://www.csu.edu.au/jobs/working-with-us/benefits-and-rewards.
Essential Information for Staff
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All employees have an obligation to comply with all the University’s workplace health & safety
policies, procedures and instructions and not place at risk the health and safety of any other person in
the workplace;
All employees are required to be aware of and demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equal
opportunity in the workplace;
All employees are to ensure the creation and maintenance of full and accurate records of official
University business adheres to the University’s Records Management Policies; and
All employees are expected to undertake an induction program on commencement.
Further information regarding the policy and procedures applicable to Occupational Health and Safety and
Equal Opportunity can be found on the CSU website http://www.csu.edu.au/division/hr/.
Further information regarding the policies and procedures of CSU can be found in the CSU Policy Library at:
https://www.csu.edu.au/about/policy.
The following links are listed from CSU Policy Library on relevant specific policies:
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Code of Conduct
Staff Generic Responsibilities Policy
Delegations and Authorisations Policy
Outside Professional Activities Policy
Intellectual Property Policy
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