Group Learning Instructional Designer

Are you passionate about creating impactful and memorable learning experiences? 

We are looking for a creative and innovative Instructional Designer, preferably with inhouse experience, to join our team In this role, you will craft memorable learning experiences through developing engaging, effective and appealing learning programs.

This is a permanent role reporting to the Group Learning and Development Manager. You will be part of a collaborative and dynamic team, albeit the team is geographically dispersed across Australia and New Zealand so the ability to work autonomously is a must.

About your role

The Group Learning Instructional Designer is responsible for learning outcomes for Downer Group wide learning initiatives.  This involves identifying the target audience's learning needs and creating engaging eLearning and online materials to meet these needs.

What you'll be doing:

• Build Strong Relationships: Foster collaboration with stakeholders to understand business context and upskilling needs, ensuring learning solutions align with organisational goals.
• Create engaging, fit-for-purpose learning resources and digital experiences that combine sound instructional design with creative visual and multimedia approaches to drive performance and capability uplift.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts: Work closely with SMEs to develop relevant, engaging learning materials and courses, incorporating different learning styles and strategies.
• Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback from learners and stakeholders, lead post-implementation reviews, and ensure all learning content remains up-to-date and effective.
• Regular Reporting: Provide regular updates on program development priorities, status, and timeframes.
• Develop & Maintain Digital Learning Tools: Develop and maintain templates, tools, and branding strategies for digital learning, ensuring consistency in design, messaging, and user experience across the organisation.

What you will bring:

You are a highly driven, customer-focused professional with a passion for achieving results. With strong interpersonal skills, you build effective relationships at all levels. Your excellent communication and critical thinking abilities ensure you deliver impactful outcomes in dynamic environment. You will also bring with you:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant instructional design experience, preferably in a large, complex, diverse and multi-site organisation. 
• Strong understanding of adult education and online learning principles.
• Highly skilled eLearning Developer with experience in Adobe suite, Vyond, Articulate, and other digital tools.
• Face-to-face (F2F) learning design experience will be highly regarded
• Experience working within a large matrixed talent structure where customised solutions and a collaborative approach are key to influencing success.

What's in it for you?

• Work with an ASX listed company, working with market leaders.
• Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through continuous learning and personal and professional development:
  • A wider team of P&C professionals with a diverse skillset and competencies 
  • Professional development programs
  • Access to professional memberships and industry networks
• Be part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee's wellbeing needs:
  • Parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
• A range of Corporate Benefits, including:
  • Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms)
  • Salary sacrifice superannuation 

Why Downer?

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.