The Learning Designer supports the design and development of professional learning programs using evidence-informed and participant-centred approaches. This role contributes to delivering high-quality learning experiences for the Academy’s participants across a range of delivery modes.
This position commences 1 January 2027
Are you passionate about learning design and creating engaging, high-quality learning experiences?
The Academy's mission is to enhance and improve student outcomes across rural, regional and metropolitan schools through specialised professional learning and pathways, and to raise public awareness of the profession. Information on our legislated objectives is available on our website: Our strategy and story | Academy
At the Academy, we are passionate about meaningful and exciting work that has an impact on education and student outcomes. Our shared purpose is to create and offer evidence-informed professional learning programs, events and initiatives designed to take Victoria's highly skilled teachers and school leaders from great to exceptional and advance the quality and status of teaching and school leadership. We also provide pathways for school and system improvement and raise public awareness of and confidence in the profession across government, Catholic and independent systems. We also provide pathways for school and system improvement and raise public awareness of and confidence in the profession across government, Catholic and independent systems.
We care about the quality of our work, demonstrate collective responsibility for continuous improvement and support each other to do the very best we can every day to achieve our goals.
The Academy is a learning organisation that provides opportunities for employees to grow. We have a positive culture that we are building together, where people feel supported, valued and heard.
About the Division
The Academy Services Division provides a range of specialist services to teams across the Academy, to program participants (potential and current) and to external venue hire stakeholder to ensure an inclusive high quality professional learning or event management experience for our stakeholders. The Division's specialist areas include learning design, strategic engagement, and participant, event and program support.
About the Team
The Learning Design Unit leads the design and development of professional learning at the Academy, delivering high-quality, evidence-informed programs that are engaging, accessible, and impactful for our participants.
The Learning Design team:
- works collaboratively across divisions, using the Academy's Operating Model and Standard Operating Procedures to oversee the full learning lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation and ongoing monitoring,
- ensures learning is participant-centred, grounded in effective professional learning principles, and structured through coherent learning journeys that sustain engagement.
- holds responsibility for the maintenance and publication of Academy's Principles of Effective Professional Learning,
- partners with the Professional Learning Consultant in the Office of the CEO to shape the Academy's professional learning portfolio.
The team manages our Learning Management System, Academy Online and develops all digital learning assets, providing strategic direction on accessibility, user experi ence, digital tools, and learner support. It also tracks program development and impact, using data insights to drive continuous improvement, and maintains rigorous quality assurance to ensure consistency and excellence across all content.
The team has a high performance, high care culture: it combines high standards and accountability with collaboration, trust, support and a genuine commitment to the success and wellbeing of its people.
About the Role
The Learning Designer supports the design and development of professional learning programs using evidence-informed and participant-centred approaches. This role contributes to delivering high-quality learning experiences for the Academy's participants across a range of delivery modes.
The responsibilities of the Learning Designer include:
- supporting the technical administration of the Academy's LMS, AcademyOnline
- supporting end-to-end professional learning program design
- developing engaging learning experiences across face-to-face, online, blended and hybrid formats
- applying design principles and supporting quality assurance processes
- working collaboratively with internal teams, subject matter experts and other stakeholders
- contributing to continuous improvement within and across the Academy's learning design function
Capabilities
- Knowledge of learning design principles, design thinking, and adult learning practices
- Experience of managing all aspects of a complex LMS
- Experience using digital learning tools and platforms
- Strong collaboration, stakeholder engagement skills and customer focus
- Ability to manage tasks across multiple projects
- Adaptability and willingness to learn.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant experience in learning design, instructional design, or related fields is highly desirable.
- Qualifications in learning design, instructional design, digital development or related disciplines are desirable but not essential.
Further Information
Please respond by submitting a cover letter, supported by a maximum 2-page response to the key selection criteria and a recent CV/Resume.
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Tamara Carpenter – Manager, Learning Design via [email protected] or +61 3 7022 0222
The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
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Applications close 11:59pm on 17 September 2026.
