Leshika Samaraweera
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Goal-oriented education expert with over sixteen years of experience in the Education and Training sector, demonstrating proficiency in planning, learning systems management, program quality management, internal audits, program design, analysis, and reporting. Established success in developing and delivering specialized training programs to improve staff capabilities in online learning, teaching, and assessment methodologies. Holds an expert-level ability to transition diverse AQF Training products into compliant and contemporary blended learning formats. Exhibits robust interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, coupled with the capacity to effectively consult and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Learning Systems (Interim)
Victoria University
06.2022 - Current
- Provide leadership and direction for the Learning systems portfolio of the Course Development and Design Department
- Key focus on providing technical and pedagogical support to the Colleges and Departments through maintenance and development of the learning management system (VU Collaborate)
- Oversee the development of e-solutions and blended learning delivery across Victoria University Polytechnic
- Lead and direct the staff capability and staff development training requirements regarding e-solutions, blended learning and teaching and learning methodology
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations in the development and delivery of online courses and programs
- Conduct regular audits of the LMS to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary enhancements
- Ensure quality technical support and troubleshooting assistance to users, addressing issues related to the LMS, SCORM files, and other learning technologies such as H5P, Panopto.
Coordinator eLearning Quality and Compliance
Victoria University
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Key focus on staff capability and staff development to compliment the e-solutions and blended learning delivery across Victoria University Polytechnic
- Ensure e-solutions developed for Victoria University Polytechnic are aligned with external and internal quality and compliance regulations and requirements
- High level understanding and application of ASQA, VTG, VRQA and HESG quality and compliance requirements as they relate to the development of blended delivery and assessment within a VET context
- Liaise effectively with Victoria University Polytechnic delivery areas to gather information, stay informed and contribute to the requirements of eLearning product development
- Monitor and contribute to the review and development of the industry and VET planning policies and procedures related to digital delivery
- Lead the coordination and facilitation of the Victoria University Polytechnic, Blended Learning Network/Community of Practice
- Management of the VU Polytechnic Teacher Training Learning space
- Train and support Learning Systems Team members, including ongoing coaching and mentoring.
Digital Experience Administrator
Victoria University
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Provide support and advice to VU Polytechnic teachers related VU Collaborate
- Administer the LMS by developing assessments, uploading articulate files and maintaining the consistency of spaces
- Develop training resources/how-to guides and short screencast videos to support the delivery
- Monitor and contribute to the review and development of the industry and VET planning policies and procedures.
Industry Delivery Officer/Commercial Education Program Coordinator
Victoria University
09.2014 - 08.2018
- Undertake administration and co-ordination activities of programs and ensure program delivery is always supported with high standard of customer service to participants both existing and potential.
Training Coordinator
South Pacific Institute
05.2013 - 09.2014
- Coordinate all activities related to program delivery to ensure that goals and objectives specified for program delivery are accomplished in accordance with priorities, time limitations, budget limitations and regulatory specifications
- Ensure across the Institute, comprehensive, high quality, cost effective program delivery.
Training Administrator
Futurum Australia
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Provide operational support for training delivery of the Institute and the growing team of trainers delivering a broad range of courses
- Ensure all trainees and staff are well supported, training delivery complies with all RTO requirements, organisational plans are adhered to, projects timelines are monitored and services are professionally delivered to all stakeholders.
Lecturer/Facilitator/Program Coordinator
National Institute of Business Management
05.2009 - 09.2012
- Overall supervision of business programs conducted by NIBM through program designing, scheduling, facilitating, monitoring and evaluation
- Provide functional and administrative leadership for programs conducted by NIBM.
Senior Executive- Human Resources
Dialog Telekom PLC
10.2008 - 04.2009
- Provide leadership to ensure proper functioning of the Personnel Information Management Unit of the Group Human Resource Operations Division for timely completion of renewal of contracts, final clearance and reporting.
Executive- Human Resources
Colombo Stock Exchange
03.2006 - 09.2008
- Provide support for planning, organizing, executing and following through all human resources related activates of the Colombo Stock Exchange.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education -
Victoria University
01-2021
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) (Upgrade) -
Victoria University
01-2021
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) -
Inspire Education
01-2014
Master of Business Studies -
University of Colombo
01-2010
Bachelor of Business Administration (Special) Degree -
University of Colombo
01-2005
Skills
- Digital learning technology proficiency
- Instructional Design
- eLearning Development
- Technology Integration
- Training needs analysis
- Project Management
- Evaluation and analytics
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Continuous Learning
Conferences And Presentations
- Victoria University Teaching and Learning Symposium - Discovering the path to the future of VET delivery, our response to COVID-19, 2020
- Victoria University Teaching and Learning Symposium and the Victoria University Polytechnic Professional Learning Symposium – How technology (the LMS) can be used to create a Teacher Community of Practice, 2019
Awards
- Staff and/or student impact – strategic driver – a thriving place to work and study award – winner - VU Polytechnic staff awards, 2022
- Positive workplace culture & morale award – winner - VU Polytechnic staff awards, 2021 People’s choice award - Victoria University
- Teaching and Learning Symposium, 2020 People’s choice award - Victoria University Teaching and Learning Symposium, 2019
- Vice Chancellor’s commendation for curriculum development – National School of Business Management, 2012
Timeline
Manager, Learning Systems (Interim)
Victoria University
06.2022 - Current
Coordinator eLearning Quality and Compliance
Victoria University
06.2020 - 05.2022
Digital Experience Administrator
Victoria University
09.2018 - 05.2020
Industry Delivery Officer/Commercial Education Program Coordinator
Victoria University
09.2014 - 08.2018
Training Coordinator
South Pacific Institute
05.2013 - 09.2014
Training Administrator
Futurum Australia
10.2012 - 04.2013
Lecturer/Facilitator/Program Coordinator
National Institute of Business Management
05.2009 - 09.2012
Senior Executive- Human Resources
Dialog Telekom PLC
10.2008 - 04.2009
Executive- Human Resources
Colombo Stock Exchange
03.2006 - 09.2008
Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education -
Victoria University
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) (Upgrade) -
Victoria University
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) -
Inspire Education
Master of Business Studies -
University of Colombo
Bachelor of Business Administration (Special) Degree -
University of Colombo
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