Learning Designer

Learning Designer- Polytechnic Institute Australia

About Polytechnic Institute Australia:

Founded in 2010, Polytechnic Institute Australia (PIA) is a leading Institute of Higher Education accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). With campuses in Melbourne CBD, Geelong, and Sydney CBD, PIA is a registered provider of courses for international students through the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Committed to fostering a creative, supportive, and inclusive culture, PIA empowers students to achieve their professional aspirations while providing a safe and enriching learning environment tailored to real-world success.

Why your role matters:

The Learning Designer plays a pivotal role in creating and deepening engagement in learning and practice experiences for students and curriculum design that enhances skills for teaching staff in the use of contemporary learning tools and techniques. The primary objective is to facilitate pedagogical excellence through the application of learning design knowledge, skills, and competencies. As a Learning Designer, you will be responsible for designing and developing learning materials, incorporating learning design principles and technologies.

• Employment Status: Negotiable (Full-Time or Part-Time)
• Reporting to: Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching)
• Location: Melbourne, Sydney or Geelong Campus

What you'll do:

Learning & Teaching Support Services

• Assist academic teaching staff to: Develop and designs online learning materials, create learning experiences and environments and design learning activities, assignments, and assessments.
• Create computer-based training (CBT) modules and storyboards.
• Develop instructor's manuals and other teaching tools.
• Analyse and refines existing delivery techniques.
• Train teachers in the use of contemporary learning technologies, tools and techniques.
• Propose the introduction of new and emerging tools, techniques and approaches to learning
• Actively support CPD&S planning, academic capability uplift, and guidance on assessment quality and moderation practices.
• Support the Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) to drive L&T strategic initiatives including digital assessment tools, feedback literacy, and GenAI-related practices

Projects and Reporting

• Participate in and/or coordinate projects relevant to the Learning and Teaching team
• Analyse the application of the application Maintain records and produce reports on activities undertaken by the academic staff support team as required

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for improving delivery tools and techniques to enhance student outcomes.
• Implement initiatives aimed at improving the student experience and streamlining student engagement

About You:

Essential:

• A postgraduate qualification in higher education learning and teaching or a related discipline,

or experience in providing student learning support in higher education settings
- Experience in developing and facilitating academic skills workshops
- Experience in developing academic skills resources
- Capacity to develop effective working relationships with teaching staf

Desirable:

• Scholarship in relation to learning and teaching
• Experience delivering academic skills support in an online environment

Apply Now:

PIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value diversity in all its forms and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or age. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Workplace Culture and Values:

Our institution is committed to academic excellence, student success, and innovation in learning. PIA employees are required to act in accordance with PIA's values and behaviours of:

• Accountability
• Collegiality
• Commitment
• Recognition
• Respect
• Trust

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If you meet the above criteria, you have a great opportunity to join PIA. Please provide your application with a Cover Letter and CV addressed to our Associate Dean- Learning and Teaching, Adam Casey to  If you have any queries regarding the position or application process, please contact  Recruitment period will close on the 4th August 2025.