Instructional Designer, APS Level 6, Grants Capability and Workforce

Instructional Designer, APS Level 6, Grants Capability and Workforce

• Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth

About the Department

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.
• Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth
• Applications close 27 June

About the Department

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future.

Please see the APSC's APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.
About the division

The Business Grants Hub is responsible for design and management of grant programs on behalf of 10 other Commonwealth departments, managing over $7b in government's investment in Australian businesses.

Grants play a critical role in:

• supporting growth in businesses and industries
• fostering research and innovation
• strengthening communities
• helping the environment
• providing emergency relief

In addition to grant program management, the division encompasses enabling functions that provide a comprehensive support model for grant delivery. These broadly include management of grant assurance and compliance activities, change management, workforce planning as well as delivery of continuous improvement projects.

It is a dynamic division of over 350 people, all our teams are geographically dispersed with staff located all around Australia

About the team

The Grants Capability and Workforce team plays a pivotal role within the division, overseeing a diverse range of functions aimed at fortifying the division's operational backbone. These encompass:

• management of divisional workforce planning capabilities.
• maintenance of required staffing levels through varied surge options and recruitment processes.
• delivery of training and professional development initiatives to meet divisional capability needs.
• management of contracts for Third Party service providers.
• delivery of induction programs and initiatives to better support culture and people in our division.

The Grants Training section within the Grants Capability and Workforce team manage and deliver on divisional training needs for the Business Grants Hub. We manage all facets of this process, from training needs analysis through to delivery, and use the talent management models to prioritise and manage project delivery. We work closely across grants delivery and enabling areas of the department to communicate and embed standard practices into day-to-day operations.

Our ideal candidate

As an Instructional Designer you will be committed to promoting a culture of learning, teamwork, and best practice. You will also have the following skills, capabilities and experience:

• Excellent written communication skills including adherence to the Australian Government Style Manual and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to manage expectations.
• Ability to effectively manage workload and projects independently, under limited direction of Manager, providing regular updates and escalating issues.
• Ability to use eLearning development tools.
• Relevant qualification in instructional design or training & assessment.

Highly desirable skills that will further enhance your application

• Demonstrated ability to learn and master new systems quickly.
• Understanding of grants administration or government processes.
• Experience working in an Agile team.
• Experience with Adobe PhotoShop, TechSmith Camtasia or equivalent programs.

We have a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where everyone is valued and respected for their contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.

What you will do

As an Instructional Designer, you will develop eLearning modules and other learning materials that can be used to bolster self-directed learning opportunities for the division. This is an end-to-end role that will encompass training analysis through to delivery and feedback implementation. In this role you will:

• Perform appropriate analyses to ensure training meets audience needs.
• Select appropriate learning strategies to deliver against strategic learning outcomes.
• Design effective learning experiences and relevant materials, including eLearnings and YouTube videos.
• Proactively engage with stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure training is accurate and appropriate,
• Communicate outcomes to stakeholders and potential learners to support learning engagement.
• Design, implement, and action feedback from project evaluation strategies.
• Produce/edit videos and basic graphics for learning purposes.
• Implement novel industry trends to build innovative and engaging learning products.
• Self-direct to deliver projects both independently and as a team and contribute to building a positive and productive culture.
• Deliver training or facilitate workshops on occasion.

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Notes

We welcome applications from all over Australia and flexible working arrangements will be discussed with the successful applicants. However, you may need to be able to get to one of our State office locations in Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney to attend to IT matters, induction activities, such as face-to-face training, and where required to deliver workshops, training initiatives and for ongoing team planning and development opportunities.

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

Application information

Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact or if you require assistance with your application.

Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Daria Lonsdale via email on

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