Digital Learning Designer Team Lead

• Join the dynamic and innovative Swinburne Education Innovation Exchange team
• Fulltime, 2-year fixed term position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 7 salary + 17% super

About the Role

The Digital Learning Designer Team Lead is responsible for leading and contributing to the design and development of engaging, accessible, and innovative digital learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of learners. This role provides leadership to a team of Digital Learning Designers, overseeing task allocation, monitoring progress, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture. The position also supports capability development and drives innovation, while contributing to the delivery of key strategic initiatives, including the Educator Capability Framework and Program.

Reporting to the Manager, Education Innovation Studio (EIX), the Team Lead works collaboratively with educators, subject matter experts, and stakeholders across the university to deliver high-quality digital learning resources that enhance the student experience. The role also supports the design and delivery of professional development initiatives for educators, promoting best practice in digital learning design and effective integration of learning technologies.

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating the work of others in a digital learning or instructional design context, including task prioritisation, workload management, and quality assurance
• Advanced experience designing and developing engaging and inclusive digital learning experiences using eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate) and multimedia applications (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Demonstrated experience with implementing quality teaching and learning processes to enhance the learner experience
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard) and supporting a variety of learning technologies to enable online and blended learning

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

Qualifications

A degree with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in learning design, education technology, instructional design or a related field.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team by emailing talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Applications Close: Sunday 19th April 2026, 12pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquires about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquires will not be answered by phone).

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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