Manager, Learning Design and Innovation

• Lead strategic curriculum design to enhance learning quality alignment and student success
• Drive collaborative curriculum improvement across programs to meet academic standards
• Full time ongoing role based in Hobart Launceston or Burnie

About the opportunity

The Manager Learning Design & Innovation plays a key role in coordinating curriculum development and design at the program level supporting the delivery of high-quality coherent educational offerings. Working within the Academic Division this role ensures curriculum proposals meet the Universitys design expectations and align with academic standards regulatory requirements and institutional priorities.

What youll do:

• Lead strategic planning and implementation of curriculum design initiatives across multiple programs.
• Coordinate curriculum mapping and design processes to ensure alignment with learning outcomes academic standards and institutional frameworks.
• Support academic teams in the development of new curriculum applying curriculum theory and inclusive design principles.
• Apply quality assurance frameworks to enhance program performance and graduate outcomes.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to the Learning Design & Innovation team including the Instructional Designer Learning Innovation and the Learning Technologists.

What were looking for:

• Demonstrated experience in leading complex curriculum projects with cross-institutional impact.
• Ability to influence policy and practice in curriculum design and academic quality.
• Strong understanding of curriculum theory quality assurance frameworks and academic governance processes.
• Proven ability to lead and support a small team fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Effective communication and coordination skills with the ability to work across academic and administrative contexts.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 8 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $152033 comprising base salary within the range of $114282 to $129943 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role skills capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position please contact Tina Acuna Director Curriculum Design and Innovation
• Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Position DescriptionManager Learning Design and

Applications close Thursday 6 November 2025 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.