Project Manager, Learning Management System

Acecqa; Sydney; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

ACECQA in Sydney seeks a Project Manager to lead a national Learning Management System transition, establishing a new LMS and migrating training into that environment.

The role manages project planning, data migration, system integrations, testing, vendor coordination and change management to ensure a smooth go-live and continuity of service. This is a 9‑month fixed‑term role at Band 6, based in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications and/or at least 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience leading implementation, migration or transformation of a high-profile, large-scale digital platform or system.
• Strong knowledge of LMS functionality (enrolment, SCORM, learner records, reporting, admin).
• Strong project management including planning, governance, budget, risk, dependencies, testing and implementation.
• Experience managing vendors and coordinating technical specialists and cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills for senior and non-technical stakeholders.
• People leadership experience and ability to support staff to deliver outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a national LMS transition and ensure continuity of service.
• Manage data migration, system integrations and testing activities.
• Coordinate stakeholders and vendors; manage risks and change readiness.
• Ensure operational readiness and a controlled go-live for the LMS.

Skills

LMS experience

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Leadership

Data migration

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Tools

LearnUpon

Job description

• Help children have the best start in life through high quality education & care.
• Improve outcomes for children and families in early education and care.
• Join an expert team working across governments at the national level.

About ACECQA

We want children in Australia to have the best start in life through quality education and care.

We provide national leadership on the implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and collaborate with the Australian and state and territory governments to:

• implement changes that benefit children birth to 13 years-of-age and their families
• monitor and promote the consistent application of the Education and Care Services National Law across all states and territories
• support the early childhood education and care sector to improve quality outcomes for children

We strive for innovation and continuous improvement and are committed to keeping the sector and the community informed with the latest developments in early childhood education and care.

ACECQA is committed to being a child-safe organisation, implementing the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of children.

The Role

The Project Manager, Learning Management System, is responsible for leading and coordinating a high-profile national digital transition supporting a large and diverse learner population. This includes the establishment, configuration and implementation of a new learning management system (LMS) and managing the transition of the training into that LMS environment.

The role will manage project planning, data migration, system integrations, testing, stakeholder and vendor coordination, change management and operational readiness to support a controlled transition and continuity of service.

This role is full-time and fixed term for 9 months at ACECQA Band 6 ($130,608 - $145,629) and is based in Sydney.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience leading the implementation, migration or transformation of a high-profile, large-scale user-facing digital platform or system supporting a significant user population.
• Strong practical knowledge of LMS functionality, including enrolment, SCORM, learner records, reporting and system administration.
• Strong project management capability, including planning, governance, budget, risk, dependencies, testing and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience managing vendors and coordinating technical specialists and cross-functional teams in a complex delivery environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to provide clear advice to senior and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including managing and supporting staff to deliver project outcomes.

While not essential, the following attributes will greatly assist you in the role:

• Experience with LearnUpon or a comparable enterprise cloud-based LMS.
• Experience delivering digital projects within government or another complex regulated environment.
• Possess strong computer literacy skills and experience navigating multiple programs concurrently.
• Provide advice on procedures and requirements; and/or administer relevant records and documentation according to their requirements.

ACECQA is committed to removing barriers and opening up opportunities. As an employer we seek to ensure people with differing needs and abilities have the same opportunities to successfully gain skills, knowledge and experience through work, social activities, education and training irrespective of their age, disability, colour, race, gender, religion, sexuality, family responsibilities, or location. In particular, we are committed to improving opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

You must have the right to work and live in Australia to apply for this role.

The successful candidate will be required to consent to a national police check.

The closing date for applications is 15 November 2026 at 11.59pm.

Targeted Questions

• Describe a large-scale learning management system (LMS) implementation, migration or digital platform transition that you have led. What was the size and complexity of the project, what approach did you take to managing data migration, testing and go-live activities, and what were the outcomes achieved?
• This role requires coordination across internal teams, vendors, government stakeholders and technical specialists. Tell us about a project where you managed multiple stakeholders with competing priorities while overseeing delivery risks. How did you gain stakeholder buy-in, manage vendor performance, and ensure the project remained on track?

All complete applications will be acknowledged.

More information

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team at ***********@acecqa.gov.au.

Notice to agencies

ACECQA will not accept applications from any source other than directly from a candidate for this vacancy. Recruitment agencies must have received instructions from ACECQA in relation to a specific vacancy in order to submit applications on behalf of candidates.

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