Senior Learning Designer

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HEW Level 8 $122,628 - $136,449p.a. plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading

Continuing, Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Macquarie University (North Ryde)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Learning Designer to lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative learning experiences across Macquarie Business School. Reporting to the Learning Design and Production Lead, you will work under the broad direction of the Head of Educational Services and Deputy Dean (Education and Employability).

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and implement high-quality curriculum and learning resources across blended, online, and face-to-face delivery, providing expert advice to academic staff on pedagogy and technology
• Contribute to responsible integration of AI in learning and teaching, advising academics on assessment redesign and the ethical use of generative AI tools in curriculum
• Manage complex learning design projects from scoping through to delivery, coordinating specialist contributions and maintaining effective stakeholder communication to ensure sustainable, efficient outcomes
• Proactively contribute to the development of innovation in pedagogy and technology-enhanced learning, collaborating with stakeholders across the Faculty and University to ensure learning and teaching practices remain contemporary and evidence-informed
• Partner with academic staff, central university teams, and cross-faculty stakeholders to develop tailored educational solutions, while coaching and mentoring other learning designers to build team capability

About Us

At Macquarie Business School, we are committed to making a positive impact through education and research. We work closely with academic and corporate partners, students, and alumni to address complex business and societal challenges. Our integrated curriculum develops future-ready graduates, while our research delivers innovative insights and thought leadership. Our programs are recognised by key industry bodies and include some of Australia’s most established and respected offerings in actuarial studies and finance. Macquarie Business School is on an exciting trajectory, with a clear ambition to be recognised as a leading global centre of business education and research - transforming lives, influencing policy and practice, and creating meaningful impact in the world.

About You

As the Senior Learning Designer, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in education or learning technologies, and/or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training, and experience
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary adult learning principles, including online and blended learning pedagogies, and proven experience implementing innovative learning and teaching strategies
• Demonstrated experience managing and delivering learning design projects, including project scoping, coordinating specialist contributions, and maintaining effective stakeholder communication
• Demonstrated ability to advise academic staff on the responsible and ethical integration of AI tools in learning design, assessment, and teaching practices, ensuring the quality, integrity, and credibility of assessment
• Understanding of quality assurance frameworks in higher education, including experience supporting assurance of learning processes and/or accreditation requirements (e.g. AACSB)
• Strong working knowledge of institutional LMS platforms and experience designing and implementing education programs using web-based platforms and/or content management systems
• Proven experience collaborating with academic staff, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to deliver effective learning design outcomes
• A commitment to collaborative, service-oriented practice focused on continuous improvement and agility

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• Your current resume
• A cover letter to outline your skills and capability in relation to the role
• A statement addressing the selection criteria listed above in ‘About You’

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Applications Close: 22/05/2026 11:59 p.m. (AEST)

Specific Role Enquiries:  Learning Design and Production Lead , Roneil Latchman, roneil.latchman@mq.edu.au

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. 

Why Join Us?

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index. Explore the fantastic benefits available to you when you become part of the team at Macquarie University.

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Extensive training and professional development programs
• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
• Onsite vacation care during school holidays
• Discounted health insurance
• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics