Principal Learning Designer (Assessment Transformation)

About the role

The University of Queensland (UQ) is hiring a Principal Learning Designer (Assessment Transformation) for its Business, Economics and Law (BEL) Faculty. Based at the St Lucia campus, the role works within the BEL Education Team to help shape innovative, secure and student-centred assessment, partnering with academic staff, the BEL Senior Manager of Education, the Strategic Lead for Assessment Transformation in the Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation, and other specialists. It is a full-time, fixed-term position until December 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Support faculty staff to create, implement and evaluate innovative and secure assessment strategies that improve student outcomes, align with curriculum goals and industry standards, and prepare students for an AI-integrated workplace.
• Develop assessment strategies informed by Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and programmatic approaches, and advise on resources supporting assessment feedback, security and integrity.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Lead, Faculty Principal Learning Designers and senior stakeholders to advance pedagogical outcomes, respond to university assessment transformation priorities, support the responsible use of AI and meet reporting requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging assessment technologies and lead learning and educational design activities and projects, including defining scope, coordinating resources and sharing practice through faculty and university communities of practice.

Required profile

• A relevant degree and at least four years of subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training in designing learning and developing resources that support student learning and assessment.
• Demonstrated understanding of educational technologies and contemporary pedagogical practices, especially in the context of AI.
• Strong analytical skills, including interpreting complex information and solving problems related to assessment security and integrity.
• Ability to apply pedagogical theory and practice to develop innovative face-to-face and online learning and assessment solutions.
• Capability to develop inclusive assessment approaches based on UDL principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work iteratively, adapt to change and lead projects while balancing priorities.

What we offer

• Base salary of $106,709 - $116,198 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 7).
• Flexible and hybrid working options, and up to 26 weeks of paid parental and primary care leave.
• Health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted study program for staff, on-campus childcare, affordable parking and salary packaging.

Applications close 4 November 2026; interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week beginning 9 November 2026. Candidates must hold unrestricted Australian work rights during the appointment, and pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work. Applications are made through the university's Talent Acquisition team with a resume and cover letter.