Education Design Assistant

Full job description

Work type:Fixed Term

Full Time, Fixed Term Position until 31 December 2026
Melbourne (Bundoora Campus)
$91,140 - $98,333 +17% superannuation

About the position

This role includes supporting academic staff to identify and resolve accessibility issues, building capacity in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, and reporting on the Learning Management System (LMS) accessibility enhancements.

Key responsibilities involve leading the implementation and organisational adoption of a new LMS accessibility assessment tool, ensuring accessible student-facing content, and serving as an escalation contact for technical or specialist queries. The role also requires developing solutions and procedures, setting priorities, managing workflows, contributing expert advice to policy development, and preparing reports on accessibility progress at various levels within the University.

Additionally, this position collaborates with academic staff to co-design accessible learning materials, creates guidelines and documentation for best practices, and integrates UDL principles into the LMS environment to support inclusive education.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, capable of working independently and within a team, and proficient in a range of computer software applications. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are required, with a strong customer service orientation and a focus on solutions. Analytical and problem-solving abilities are also crucial.

A comprehensive understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles is necessary, along with experience working with academic staff to enhance their practice and a background in Education Design. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems such as Moodle and a solid grasp of WCAG standards for digital learning environments are important assets for this position.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please watch the welcome video using the link:

https://f.io/KDo0ceng

Benefits:

17% employer contributed superannuation
On site child care facilities
Flexible work arrangements
Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm on Sunday, 3 August 2025

Position Enquiries: Brooke Clark ([email protected])

Recruitment Enquiries: [email protected]

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

Cover letter;
An up to date resume; and
A separate document with responses to ALL Essential Criteria in the position Description


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.