"Senior Learning Designer"

Role type:

Full Time; Continuing Position

Department:

Chancellery; Office of the Provost

Salary:

$125,191 - $135,504 p.a. plus 17% super

• Lead the design and development of high-quality online courses that enhance student engagement and support innovative teaching and learning.
• Help us create innovative online learning experiences that enrich students’ academic journeys at a globally recognised university.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more about Australia’s leading university.

Your next career opportunity

As a Senior Learning Designer at Melbourne Online, you’ll play a key role in enhancing the University of Melbourne’s online education experience. In this position, you’ll lead the design and development of high-quality Canvas courses, working collaboratively with academic teams, Learning Designers, Media Producers, Graphic Designers, EdTechs and Content Editors to ensure each course meets the University’s educational standards. You’ll draw on your deep understanding of learning design principles, methodologies and learning theories, applying appropriate technologies to create engaging and effective learning experiences. In addition, you’ll manage, coach and mentor a small team of Learning Designers and Content Editors.

Join us in delivering against our values, including putting students at the heart of everything we do, designing impactful learning experiences that are different by design.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Canvas builds: Lead the design and development of Canvas subjects, in line with the University’s educational standards, quality standards and principles that define a premium student experience.
• Engaging content: Write scripts, storyboards and develop content maps and instructional materials in collaboration with Learning Designers, Media Producers, Graphic Designers, EdTechs and Content Editors.
• Supervision: Manage, coach and mentor Learning Designers and Content Editors.
• Technology integration: Use technology to enhance the online learning experience, incorporating interactive features, multimedia elements, AI and various software needed to support learning experiences.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced learning design specialist with a passion for online education, capable of leading course development projects and driving innovation in digital learning environments.

You will also have:

• Relevant post-graduate qualification and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing the end-to-end design and development of high-quality, pedagogically sound online subjects across multiple disciplines and at scale.
• Advanced knowledge of design principles, learning methodologies and pedagogical and heutagogical approaches, and demonstrated ability to apply these in developing high-quality, engaging and learner-centred online learning experiences.
• Proven ability to provide leadership, management and professional development to Learning Designers and Content Editors. Demonstrated experience in setting priorities, supporting the allocation of work and managing performance within a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects, balancing quality assurance with design and development at pace and scale and ensuring alignment to institutional standards and frameworks. (Accessibility standards, Copyright compliance, QA standards, style guides and templates)

For further information, please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Melbourne Online

Led by the Provost, the Office of the Provost supports achievement of the vision and objectives for education and community contained in the Advancing Melbourne strategy. The Office of the Provost sits alongside other divisions (Research, International, Strategy & Culture) within Chancellery.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support.

Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Walid hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close:

26 November 2025 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:

JR-005686 Senior Learning Designer PD.pdf