Senior Learning Designer (Primary)

Oxford University Press; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two work-from-home days per week

Rostered Friday afternoons off

Access to contemporary offices near to

Job summary

Oxford University Press seeks a Senior Learning Designer to lead the research, commissioning and development of innovative Primary portfolio products aligning with business strategy to support sales and growth.

You will coordinate across print and digital offerings for Years F–6, leverage AI to boost productivity and quality, and engage with schools and educators through trials and events.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning design with digital learning solutions.
• Experience in educational publishing or related field.
• Knowledge of Australian education market and digital technologies to enhance product design.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Two work-from-home days per week with rostered Friday afternoons off.
• Access to contemporary offices and facilities near Southern Cross Station.

Responsibilities

• Research, commission and develop a range of educational products across Years F–6.
• Lead strategic direction of the Primary Education Product team, leveraging AI to improve efficiency and quality.
• Engage with the education market through classroom observations, prototype trials, conferences and webinars.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote products and services.
• Collaborate with Product and Data coordinators to ensure publishing administration is efficient.

Skills

Learning design

Communication

Project management

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Degree in Primary Education

Learning Design qualification

Publishing/Editing qualification

Tools

AI integration

Job description

We are looking for a talented Senior Learning Designer to lead the research, commission and development of innovative, market-leading products and services within our Primary portfolio that align with business strategy and support sales and growth targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, commission and develop a range of educational products and services (both print and digital) for the Primary publishing portfolio across Years F–6.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Primary Education Product team, and leverages AI to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Is connected to the education market, including in-school classroom observations, prototype trialling, conference and webinar attendance.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders that support the creation and promotion of key products and services.
• Work cooperatively with Product and Data coordinators to ensure publishing administration is efficiently managed.

About You

• Degree/postgraduate qualification in Primary Education or equivalent industry experience
• Experience in learning design with emphasis on digital learning solutions that address customer needs improve teaching and learning outcomes
• Experience in educational publishing or related field, including digital-first ways of working, including integration of AI
• Knowledge of the Australian education market, including understanding of the use/application of digital technologies to enhance product design and improve learning experiences and outcomes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent project management skills, organisational skills and an ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Qualification in Publishing and Editing and/or Learning Design
• Highly flexible working environment
• Two work-from-home days per week and rostered Friday afternoons off (fortnightly)
• Access to contemporary offices and facilities close to Southern Cross Station
• Varied learning and development opportunities
• The opportunity to support Skyline Education Foundation through our Workplace Giving Program
• Comprehensive wellbeing program, including an EAP available to you and your family
• Other enterprise level benefits including Long Service Leave at 5 years, 2 days of paid Volunteering Leave and Study Leave per year and more

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, learn and work.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity and inclusion and ensures equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples and from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, who bring diverse perspectives, lived experience, and community connections. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support your participation.