Digital Learning Officer

• Full-time, fixed-term position for 9 months at HEW Level 7
• Kingswood (Penrith) campus, with flexible working arrangements
• Salary: $107,053 – $115,469 plus 17% Super & Leave Loading

Support staff to deliver engaging, accessible and high-quality digital learning experiences.

The Opportunity
The Digital Learning Officer supports Western Sydney University’s commitment to student success through high-quality digital learning. Working collaboratively with academic and professional staff, this role contributes to the effective use of learning technologies and the implementation of initiatives that build digital capability across teaching teams.

You will provide practical support and advice on the use of the University’s learning management system and supported digital tools, ensuring digital learning environments align with institutional standards and good practice. The role contributes to the design, development and maintenance of digital learning resources that are accessible, consistent and scalable.

As part of the Learning and Teaching portfolio, you will work with a range of stakeholders across the University to support professional learning activities, contribute to digital learning projects and assist in the delivery of strategic initiatives that enhance technology‑enabled teaching and learning.

What Success Looks Like

• Providing timely, high-quality support to staff using learning technologies and digital tools
• Supporting the application of digital learning standards across LMS sites and learning environments
• Designing and supporting professional learning activities that build staff digital capability
• Contributing to digital learning projects, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Qualifications and/or substantial experience in digital education, instructional design or educational technology
• Demonstrated experience supporting online, blended and technology‑enhanced learning environments
• Strong digital literacy with the ability to provide guidance and first‑level troubleshooting
• Well‑developed communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi‑disciplinary team

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:

• Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state.
• Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
• Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Kristin Wiese, Director, Learning Experience via K.Wiese@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1154Y in your email.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 12th April.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your fulltime working rights in Australia for the full term of the appointment at time of application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.

All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy.