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The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

• Lead the development of equitable, scalable assessment practices that assure student learning and integrity
• Bring your analytical and design capability to this intellectually rigorous, autonomous and collaborative role
• Full time, fixed-term role (12 months) based in Hobart, Launceston or Burnie

About the opportunity

The University of Tasmania is committed to transforming lives and communities through education for and from Tasmania. In the context of expanding online provision and diverse student pathways, the Inclusive Assessment Developer plays a critical role in ensuring all students can demonstrate their learning in ways that are rigorous, accessible and fair.

This role leads the development of institutional approaches to assessment that strengthen assurance of learning while reflecting Universal Design for Learning principles. The position shapes University guidelines, builds staff capability, and provides expert advice to academic staff on designing assessment tasks that verify student learning and identity, while supporting equity and inclusion.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the development of institutional principles and guidelines for assessment that assure student learning while upholding equity, accessibility, and Universal Design for Learning principles.
• Design and embed scalable approaches to assessment that enable verification of student learning and identity, particularly within large online and multi-modal cohorts.
• Develop practical exemplars and guidance that support academic staff to design inclusive, secure assessment tasks aligned with assurance of learning requirements.
• Create evidence-informed resources and frameworks that enable staff to develop accessible, flexible and inclusive assessment practices across disciplines and delivery modes.
• Develop and deliver targeted professional learning that builds staff capability in Universal Design for Learning and equitable assessment design at a whole-of-institution level.

­What we’re looking for:

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Advanced knowledge of Universal Design for Learning principles and their application to inclusive, scalable assessment practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in assessment design within higher education, including developing approaches that assure learning.
• Proven ability to design and deliver high-quality professional learning that builds capability in learning and teaching practice across diverse academic contexts.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with demonstrated ability to partner effectively and lead change.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 8 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $152,033 comprising base salary within the range of $114,282 to $129,943 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact Andrea Adam, Director Academic Capability, at: andrea.adam@utas.edu.au.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 503426 - Inclusive Assessment Developer.pdf

Applications close Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 11.55pm

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.