- Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: Fixed Term Contract until Dec 2027
- Remuneration: Level 8 from $132k + 17% superannuation & leave loading
- Location: Kensington NSW (hybrid working arrangements)
Why your role matters
The Education Innovation Manager sits within the Education Innovation & Partnerships team in UNSW’s Pro Vice-Chancellor, Education portfolio. Through the Education Innovation Incubator program, the role works with Faculties to identify, shape, prioritise and pilot new ideas and solutions.
Using design thinking and strong project and change management, the Manager guides initiatives from concept towards implementation, ensuring they are inclusive, scalable and informed by evidence. Working across Faculties and central divisions, the role supports continuous improvement in teaching and student support, helping strengthen the quality and impact of the UNSW education experience.
The role reports to the Lead, Education Innovation and has no direct reports.
Specific accountabilities include:
- Provide leadership for the design and implementation of innovative educational strategies, ensuring alignment with UNSW’s strategic goals in education.
- Drive curriculum innovation pilots and projects from planning, execution, and evaluation in partnership with academic leaders and faculty staff through the Innovation Incubator program.
- Explore and promote the effective use of technology solutions and artificial intelligence (AI) in education to enrich the student learning experience and increase flexibility in program delivery.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships to support educational innovation, working across all UNSW faculties and with central divisions to ensure a unified approach to educational projects. It also involves developing external partnerships (e.g. with industry, other educational institutions, or ed-tech providers) to bring in new ideas, resources, or opportunities that enhance UNSW’s educational offerings.
- Act as a key liaison and advisor on educational innovation matters by consulting and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, including Faculty education leaders, academic staff, and student representatives, to gather input, communicate project plans, and facilitate the adoption of new initiatives.
About You:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in education, instructional design, educational technology or a related field, and substantial experience in higher education learning and teaching innovation. Postgraduate qualifications (e.g. in Education or Technology Management) and/or equivalent professional experience in educational development are highly regarded.
- Extensive knowledge of digital learning technologies and pedagogies. Proven experience in developing and implementing online or blended learning solutions, with familiarity in learning management systems and tools to support hybrid delivery of courses.
- Strong experience in curriculum design and pedagogical innovation.
- Familiarity with current trends in artificial intelligence as they apply to education.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, including the capacity to plan strategically, set priorities, manage budgets, meet deadlines, and achieve project objectives in a complex organizational environment.
- Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders (academics, professional staff, external partners, and students), to influence and drive change, and to communicate complex ideas clearly through presentations, training, and written reports.
- A strong record of successfully working across disciplinary and departmental boundaries, forging relationships and networks that facilitate knowledge-sharing and co-creation of initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to use data, research, and feedback to inform decision-making and evaluate the impact of educational initiatives. A continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to experiment, learn, and adapt in pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning.
- Understanding of the higher education environment, including key issues and trends in student learning, academic skills development (such as language and literacy embedding), quality assurance, and regulatory requirements.
For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible working options.
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) before 11.55pm Sunday 15th November 2026. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Job queries contact: Chloe Gane, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: chloe.gane@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work eligible staff.
