Curriculum Subject Matter Expert

SAE University College, part of the leading global education provider Navitas, delivers hands-on, industry-led higher education courses in IT, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Animation, Audio, Creative Industries, Design, Film, Games & Music.

With 52 campuses globally and 6 across Australia, SAE is part of a global creative tech media network, challenging and encouraging people to fulfil their creative potential, with a strategic vision to be the world’s leading educator for the creative tech industries.

Join our dynamic team as a Subject Matter Expert in IT , where you will contribute to the development of a postgraduate unit in the Master of Information Technology (AQF9).

The SME for IT will provide dedicated curriculum design and development support to the Master of Information Technology team during a critical period of course development and implementation. Working closely with the curriculum team, the SME will contribute to the design of contemporary, industry-aligned units that reflect current IT project practices, emerging technologies, and future workforce needs.

The primary focus of this role is the development of curriculum, including learning resources, facilitation guides, workshop materials, assessment resources, and teaching content to support the continued delivery of the SAE MIT course. 

Working closely with the Head of School, course committee and learning designers, the successful candidate will assist in translating current IT practice competencies into engaging, practical, and professionally relevant learning experiences.

This position has been established to provide immediate curriculum development capacity during a period of temporary staffing shortages and increased program development activity and is available for immediate start. 

While the incumbent may provide limited support to teaching, assessment, or student engagement activities where required, the primary purpose of the role is curriculum development and course readiness. 

This role is ideal for an IT professional interested in shaping innovative postgraduate education within a creative and technology-focused higher education environment.

Project Summary

• Develop one postgraduate unit outline and supporting curriculum materials

• Draft assessment, topic areas, and indicative learning resources and weekly topics

• Contribute to constructive alignment and AQF9 expectations

• Support the development of authentic and industry-relevant learning activities

• Participate in consultation and review meetings with the curriculum team

Engagement Details

• Short-term contract engagement of 8 weeks

• Flexible remote work arrangement

• Project-based fee arrangement

• Opportunity to contribute to the development of a future-focused postgraduate IT program

• You must have an ABN for invoicing purposes

About You

You will have:

• Significant industry experience in IT and Computer Science industry, specifically Blockchain Technologies and Decentralised Systems

• Demonstrated experience developing curriculum, educational resources, training programs, assessments, workshops, or professional learning materials.  

• Experience translating complex IT concepts into engaging educational content.  

• Demonstrated experience writing facilitator guides, learning activities, student resources, or competency-based learning materials.  

• Excellent written communication and editing skills.  

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and deliver projects within short timeframes.  

• Familiarity with AQF and contemporary higher education practices

• The ability to collaborate effectively within academic and curriculum development teams

Highly Desirable

• Experience developing a practical IT curriculum.  

• Experience developing competency-based IT education programs.  

• Experience in higher education curriculum design or instructional design.  

• Familiarity with Moodle or other learning management systems.  

• Experience facilitating IT education programs or professional development workshop

Additional Information

At SAE our employee perks and benefits include: 

• Unlimited global career opportunities across the Navitas portfolio

• Flexible working arrangements

• Salary packaging and novated leasing

• 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes

• Health & well-being packages including free counselling and well-being specialist support for employees and family members

• Discounted gym memberships, private health insurance, movie tickets, travel, hotels, insurance and selected retailers

• Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities

Diversity Equity and Inclusion:

SAE University College, as part of Navitas, promotes and embraces an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity deliver a rich and collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and are given opportunities to thrive. 

Join our team today and work alongside industry-leading teachers who live and breathe their creative and technology passion and understand what drives creativity in their students