Learning Designer

Navitas; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Volunteer leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A leading education provider in Sydney is seeking a Learning Designer to create accessible and engaging content for higher education. You will collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and use educational technologies to enhance learning experiences. Ideal candidates have a postgraduate degree in learning design and experience with online learning pedagogies. This role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing curriculum in higher education.
• Ability to work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), educators, and compliance teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for instructional writing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SMEs to co-create course content.
• Ensure alignment of learning outcomes and assessments.
• Build modular course structures using educational technologies.

Skills

Curriculum development

Online and blended learning pedagogies

LMS platforms

Communication skills

Data evaluation

Adaptability

Education

Postgraduate Degree in learning design or education technology

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Overview

Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. Working in the Office of the Provost, you’ll be part of a team supporting Navitas’ portfolio of colleges, campuses, and offices. Employing 5,000 staff, we create life-changing opportunities for students to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 60,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.

So working with us means you’ll become part of a dedicated community that extends beyond the classroom, encompassing a wide range of professions. Our global footprint offers you the chance to connect with people from around the world. We’d like to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Collaborative Course Design
  Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to co-create inclusive, engaging, and accessible course content across all delivery modes.
• Curriculum and Standards Alignment
  Ensure alignment of learning outcomes, activities, and assessments with AQF levels, institutional frameworks, and national standards.
• Learning Experience Development
  Build modular course structures and interactive learning assets using educational technologies and design tools.
• Pedagogical Consistency and Innovation
  Apply design frameworks and educational research to support consistent, evidence-based, and innovative teaching practices.
• Technology and Compliance
  Use LMS and edtech tools to deliver content that meets accessibility, copyright, and quality standards.
• Assessment Design
  Partner with academic staff to design authentic, scaffolded, and integrity-focused assessments aligned to learning outcomes.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Postgraduate Degree in learning design, education technology, or a related discipline. Experience designing and developing curriculum in higher education.
• Experience with online and blended learning pedagogies.
• Skills in using and developing in LMS platforms (preferably Moodle).
• Ability to work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), educators, and compliance teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for instructional writing and stakeholder engagement
• Skill in evaluating learning effectiveness using data and learner feedback
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and pedagogical trends

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in a course innovation team
• Familiarity with learning analytics, micro-credentials, or competency-based design
• Multimedia production skills (video editing, graphic design, etc.)

What we can offer

• We offer careers across our global operations
• We recognise and reward.
• We understand the importance of showing appreciation.
• We care for you. We offer a range of employee benefits, support to help you be your best, and flexibility, to help us all thrive.
• Navitas is where work has meaning. Our impact is far-reaching – we create lasting legacies for students and communities.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for your development
• 2 days a year volunteer leave for causes you are passionate about

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

• At Navitas we promote and embrace an inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe equality, flexibility, and diversity deliver a rich collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and given opportunities to thrive.
• We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups.

How to Apply

Applicants are assessed upon receipt, so you are encouraged to apply now. To apply, please submit both your cover letter and CV using the submit buttons below. For more opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers

All applicants must have full working rights within Australia to be considered. Successful candidates depending on their role may be, required to provide a Working with Children Check and undergo a Police Check.