Principal Learning Designer

• School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering – Faculty of EAIT

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months

• Base salary will be in the range $100,554.28 - $109,496.46 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• Based at our St Lucia Campus, Brisbane

About This Opportunity 

An exciting opportunity exists within the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering for a Principal Learning Designer to support our academic staff in a new project - transitioning existing mining engineering courses (subjects) to blended learning formats and developing new courses (subjects) in mining engineering. This role will be pivotal in enhancing educational outcomes for both undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of mining engineering education by bridging academic expertise with innovative learning design.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with mining engineering academic staff to redesign existing courses into flexible blended learning formats suitable for both on- and off-campus students.

• Assist in the design and development of new graduate diploma/certificate programs in resource development, tailored for remote and working students.

• Create engaging, balanced learning sequences integrating both online and face-to-face delivery methods.

• Support academic staff in developing interactive multimedia content and authentic assessment strategies aligned with learning outcomes and industry practices.

• Recommend and implement appropriate digital tools and technologies to enhance mining engineering education for diverse learning environments.

• Provide coaching and facilitate workshops for academic staff on instructional design, digital pedagogy, and effective use of educational technologies.

• Translate complex mining engineering concepts into accessible and engaging learning materials.

• Collect and analyse student feedback to inform continuous course improvement and propose evidence-based enhancements to optimize learning outcomes.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• On campus childcare options

• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)

• Salary packaging options

About You

• A relevant degree and at least four (4) years subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in developing online resources to support student learning.

• Experience in the Mining sector will be highly regarded.

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative linkages with diverse stakeholders, and a demonstrated commitment to responding to client needs.

• Proven ability and experience in using a range of technologies including learning platforms and associated software for the design, development, implementation and evaluation of online learning resources and environments to support student learning.

• A resource related, technical or STEM-focus is preferred.

• Knowledge of, or willingness to acquire knowledge of, mining engineering principles and practices.

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: e.g. educational design, Academic development, Web design, Multimedia design, Assessment, Learning management systems, e-Learning, Collaborative learning, Online communities.

• Demonstrated experience working in higher education.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc. 

Work Rights:

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Ross McAree via hos@mechmining.uq.edu.au . For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who do not meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion , fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close on Sunday, 8 June 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-51862).