Full-time, fixed-term position till August 2026
$102,265.37 – $111,686.39 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus
We’re seeking an innovative and collaborative Principal Learning Designer (Assessment Transformation) to help shape the future of digital assessment across the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
In this role, you’ll partner with academic staff to design, develop and implement inclusive, secure, and future-ready assessment strategies that enhance student learning outcomes and align with UQ’s commitment to teaching excellence. Reporting to the Manager, HASS Learning Design Team and working closely with the Strategic Lead – Assessment Transformation (ITaLI), you’ll play a vital part in the University’s broader assessment transformation initiative.
Key responsibilities will include:
Partner with the Strategic Lead – Assessment Transformation (ITaLI) and faculty stakeholders to align priorities and success measures.
Develop assessment strategies informed by Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and programmatic assessment principles.
Support academic staff to design and evaluate innovative digital assessment and feedback strategies.
Promote best practice in feedback, integrity, and technology-enhanced assessment design.
Share emerging sector knowledge on assessment and AI through communities of practice.
Lead internal learning design projects, coordinating resources and ensuring deliverables meet agreed objectives.
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, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.
At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.
As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Relevant degree with four (4) years of subsequent experience, or an equivalent mix of education and training.
Strong understanding of educational technology and assessment design, particularly in the context of AI.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on assessment security and integrity.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a client-focused approach.
Adaptable, iterative, and able to work effectively both independently and in teams.
Experience with the Inspera digital assessment platform is desirable.
The successful candidate may be required to complete pre-employment checks including right to work, criminal history, and education verification.
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.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mr. Christopher Frost, c.frost1@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.
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
Resume
Cover letter
Responses to the ‘About You’ section
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.
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 don’t 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.
Applications close Sunday 23 November 2025 at 11.00 pm AEST (R-56563). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for mid-December.