Educational Design Partner

TAFE Gippsland; City of Latrobe; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Subsidised Fitness Passport Gym & Pool

Job summary

TAFE Gippsland is seeking an Educational Design Partner based at Yallourn Campus to design student-centred learning across online, blended and paper-based delivery. You will guide curriculum design, assessment practices and educational technology adoption to support quality and compliance.

Collaborate with educators and leaders, use AI and digital tools, and ensure materials align with branding, style guides and regulatory requirements while pursuing continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in instructional design and educational advising for online, blended and paper-based learning.
• Design and develop learning resources and assessments that align with compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance student-centred learning and assessment experiences across delivery modes.
• Guide on learning resources, assessment practices and innovative teaching approaches.
• Collaborate with educators and academic leaders to ensure programs meet quality standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

Instructional design

Educational advising

Stakeholder engagement

Curriculum design

AI in education

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or equivalent

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Full Time (38 hours per week – Tuesdays & Wednesdays on Campus and other 3 days can be flexible)

Ongoing position

Based at Yallourn Campus (travel to any of the Institute’s campuses or locations as required)

Salary range $110,583 - $120,461 per annum + Super

Job Reference No. 26114

About the role

As an Educational Design Partner, you will work closely with educators and academic leaders to design and enhance high-quality, student-centred learning and assessment experiences across online, blended and paper-based delivery. Combining expertise in curriculum design, contemporary pedagogy and educational technologies, you will provide guidance on learning resources, assessment practices and innovative teaching approaches that support student success. You will play a key role in ensuring programs meet quality and compliance requirements while fostering continuous improvement, innovation and excellence in educational delivery.

About you

You are an experienced learning design professional with a strong understanding of vocational education and a passion for creating engaging, high-quality learning experiences. You bring expertise in designing and developing online, blended and paper-based learning and assessment resources that support positive student outcomes and meet compliance requirements.

A collaborative and trusted advisor, you work effectively with educators and leaders to understand learning needs, challenge traditional approaches where appropriate, and co-design contemporary, student-centred solutions. You are comfortable using AI and digital technologies to enhance curriculum design and content development, while maintaining a strong focus on quality, accessibility, compliance and educational best practice.

With excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, you can build productive relationships across a diverse organisation, manage competing priorities and provide responsive, customer-focused support. You have a keen eye for detail and experience coordinating and publishing curriculum and assessment materials that align with style guides, branding standards and regulatory requirements.

Most importantly, you are committed to continuous improvement and innovation in education. You stay informed about emerging trends, apply adult learning principles in your work and enjoy supporting educators to embrace new approaches to online, blended and technology-enhanced delivery.

You’ll bring:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or other formal teaching or training qualification, or experience demonstrating equivalent skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience in instructional design, educational advising or a similar role, preferably within online and blended learning environments.
• Experience working collaboratively with program leaders, teachers and subject matter experts to scope, design and implement learning solutions aligned to business and learner needs.
• Proven working experience in instructional design within a Learning Management System environment (Moodle is ideal)
• Experience using AI and other digital tools to support content creation, analysis and quality assurance in an education context.
• Experience working in the VET or TAFE sector is highly desirable.
• Employment with a progressive employer
• A diverse role with plenty of challenges
• Competitive salary and excellent employment conditions
• Job Security – an ongoing permanent role
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Subsidised Fitness Passport Gym & Pool Memberships
• A great culture and supportive team environment
• The opportunity for a rewarding career

Mandatory requirements

• Current Victorian Working with Children Clearance
• Current Police Check (not older than 12 months old)
• Current Driver’s Licence
• A 6-month probationary period applies to this role

About us

For over 95 years, TAFE Gippsland has been at the forefront of vocational education and training, proudly serving the Gippsland community. As the winner of the TAFE Large Training Provider of the Year award in 2023, TAFE Gippsland stands out as a leader in empowering local students and supporting regional businesses. With a commitment to excellence, we offer a diverse range of programs, including pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, accredited short courses, certificates, and diplomas.

Our team of over 500 dedicated staff, spread across 13 campuses, works closely with industry partners to deliver tailored workplace training. This approach not only helps upskill the regional workforce but also drives the success of local businesses, reinforcing our vision of supporting a Skilled and Thriving Gippsland.

TAFE Gippsland is a Child Safe Organisation and equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for our vacancies.

TAFE Gippsland is committed to fair and equitable recruitment and employment processes based on merit, competence and potential. If you would like assistance with your resume and cover letter, please contact the Gippsland Skills and Jobs Centre on1300 282 ***.