Educational Technologist

Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration)
Salary package: Competitive remuneration package plus 17% superannuation 
Location: Canberra, ACT (flexible options considered) 
Term: Full time, Continuing

The Educational Technologist is part of the Learning Space Technology team, within Information Technology Services to promote student-centered learning and leverage technologies to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness across the University. 

About the Role
The Educational Technologist will provide support to academic staff in their teaching and learning endeavours, particularly concerning ANU Learning Spaces and associated technology. 
This includes aiding in instructional technology administration and training at both the central and college levels to assist both new and existing users with technologies. Additionally, this role offers guidance and assistance to staff members in rethinking teaching practices and in the design, utilization, and implementation of innovative teaching and learning approaches and technologies.
Collaborating with team members and academic staff, the Educational Technologist will also be responsible for creating, developing, and managing high-quality training materials and resources.
Furthermore, this role involves organizing and administering activities, meetings, and project tasks to support educational development initiatives. The Educational Technologist will be required to undertake specific tasks for the day-to-day maintenance of administrative tools, communication platforms and channels, utilizing various technologies. Engaging in informed discussions on educational development and flexible learning, both locally and beyond, is an essential aspect of this position, which may involve participation in national conferences. Collaboration and adaptability across diverse disciplines and projects within the university are expected.

About Us
ANU is home to some of the most remarkable people from across the world: visionaries, influential leaders, researchers and advocates creating impact and change nationally, regionally and globally.
ANU attracts exceptional staff and students and, through education and enrichment programs, helps them to achieve ambitious goals, and pursue brilliant careers. Ranked in the top 30 universities globally, the first Australian university to be recognised in this elite tier, ANU continues to be an academic resource for the whole of Australia.

About ITS: Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers digital solutions that enable the Australian National University to achieve its strategic goals: a student experience equal to the world’s best, and research that transforms society and creates national capability.  ITS has responsibility for the University’s digital ecosystem and is leading the delivery of the Digital Master Plan, a 10-year strategic roadmap for the transformation of the University’s digital capability.  

Digital Transformation:  We have released our ANU 2025 Strategy, and our Digital Master Plan, which will see ANU embark on the biggest digital transformation in our history.  A transformation that matches our national and global mission. Our digital future will transform the experience of ANU for our students, researchers, academics, professional staff and the wider community and we are seeking great people to be a part of this history making journey.  Click here to learn more.

What we can offer you
Our staff enjoy some amazing employee benefits including​:

• ANU offers competitive remuneration packages including 17% superannuation and regular increases.
• We support flexible, hybrid working arrangements, with access to our beautiful, green campus and working remotely.
• We value your work life balance, with standard 7-hour work days, paid December shut-down period, purchase leave, cultural leave, part-time and job-sharing opportunities, compressed working weeks, and flexible times of work.
• We offer discounted study, with 75% off ANU courses for staff and 25% for your spouse and children (see eligibility).
• We have many professional development initiatives including training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.
• We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements. We offer generous paid parental leave entitlements for up to 32 weeks.
• We have on-site Gyms with staff discounts as well as oval spaces and ANU sports clubs.
• We are a family friendly campus with access to childcare facilities, designated parent rooms and quiet spaces.
• ANU offers salary sacrificing benefits including laptops, childcare, novated car leasing, additional superannuation, and more!
• We offer affordable onsite parking from $34 / fortnight with salary sacrificing options.
• ANU has a supporting, challenging and motivating culture.
• We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all backgrounds and identities.
• We care about your wellbeing, with access to additional leave, the Employee Assistance Program, vaccinations and health insurance plan options.

For further information, please contact: Liane Joubert, Liane.Joubert@anu.edu.au.

ANU is committed to workforce diversity, creating an inclusive workplace, and providing equal employment opportunities to people with diverse backgrounds and identities. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. Click here to learn more.

Our Vision: Support the development of national unity and identity, improve our understanding of ourselves and our neighbours, provide our nation with research capacity amongst the best in the world, and education in areas vital for our future is our mission.

Our Values: Excellence, Original Thinking, Integrity, Respect, Inclusivity, Diversity

How to Apply:
To apply for this role please ensure that your submission includes the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria
• A current curriculum vitae (CV)

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country. The ANU conducts background checks on potential employees, and employment in this position is conditional on satisfactory results in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure, which sets out the types of checks required by each type of position.