Manager, Digital Learning Initiatives

Position overview

Information Technology Services (ITS) provides corporate IT services to ANU staff, students and visitors in support of achieving excellence in research, teaching and public policy. These services include network, communications, computing platforms, data storage, desktop and mobile access, enterprise systems, student learning environments, and IT security. The work of ITS is coordinated with services provided within and by University Colleges and other Service Divisions to form a cohesive, University-wide information services infrastructure.

This role is a learning and teaching project leadership role as part of the ANU Digital Plan, working across a team providing leadership and expertise to ensure the University’s programs achieve the highest standards and current best practice in digital learning and assessment.

The Manager, Digital Learning Initiatives works as part of a Digital Learning team to lead key IT projects and initiatives and business improvement processes that directly contribute towards achieving the University’s strategic objectives within the Digital Student Experience Stream. Currently the key deliverable is the delivery of Canvas as the University's Learning Management System.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Key Duties

• Deliver key projects and/or work packages from inception through to completion by applying agile methodologies.
• Provide leadership and management to create an engaged and cohesive team that operates according to ITS values and in support of ANU’s Digital Plan and Learning & Teaching Strategy goals.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of contemporary and relevant sector-wide approaches and developments in Digital Learning and share with other members of the team.
• Develop and deliver key artefacts such as plans, risk and issue registers, stakeholder engagement and communication plans and resource management plans.

About You

We welcome applications from individuals who possess the following attributes:

• Graduate qualifications in project management, education, or information technology, or equivalent environment or an equivalent combination of experience and education/training. As a guide, experience in this context is likely to be five years.
• Extensive experience in managing educational technology projects and achieving high quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating a variety of staff, projects, initiatives, and activities whilst maintaining high quality documentation, producing reports on outcomes, and management artefacts.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, both written and oral, including demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with internal and external key stakeholders.

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, through education and enrichment programs, helps them achieve ambitious goals, and pursue brilliant careers. Ranked in the top 50 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. 

What we can offer you:

Our staff enjoy some amazing employee benefits - please go to this link to learn more Salaries & benefits | Services

ANU is committed to workforce diversity, creating and 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 for more details - Diversity & inclusion | Services

For further information please contact Emerson Sunardi, Learning Ecosystems Lead, E: emerson.sunardi@anu.edu.au  

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

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

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.