Learning Designer

About the role: CPA Australia is seeking a creative and tech-savvy Learning Designer with a strong background in instructional design and hands-on experience in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance learning.
Reporting to the Learning Design Manger, and located within the Learning and Innovation department, the Learning Designer will be responsible for: Designing and developing learning products that align with and support CPA Australia's strategic objectives Building engaging, brand-aligned eLearning, including graphics and short-form video assets while applying sound adult-learning and user-experience principles Authoring, publishing and maintaining courses in D2L Brightspace and the Articulate 360 suite (Storyline & Rise) Leveraging AI-powered tools to accelerate content creation, personalise learner pathways and streamline production workflows Ensuring the quality, relevance, and instructional integrity of selected learning resources, with a strong focus on eLearning Working collaboratively within an agile project methodology to deliver learning assets and courses aligned with CPA members' needs and the CPA Program.
Working closely with the Learning Design team and Learning & Development team, the Learning Designer provides learning design support for CPA Australia's CPA Program, Professional Development and other relevant products aimed at a sophisticated global audience and delivering against CPA Australia's organisational strategy and business objectives.
This role is a 12month fixed term contract About you: Experience in learning design, preferably within a professional or adult-education context Proficiency with Articulate 360 (Storyline & Rise) for interactive eLearning development Working knowledge of D2L Brightspace including course build, testing and basic analytics Experience using AI tools to improve learning design workflows, learner experience, and content scalability is a must Solid graphic-design capabilities using Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop) or equivalent tools; basic motion-graphics or animation (e.g. Vyond, After Effects) desirable Experience with basic video capture and editing (e.g. Premiere Pro) Understanding of adult-learning theory, UX/UI best practice and WCAG accessibility guidelines Strong attention to detail, time-management and organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interpret briefs and explain design decisions to non-design stakeholders Tertiary qualification in instructional/learning design, education or a related discipline preferred Why We Love Working at CPA Australia At CPA Australia, we're proud of our vibrant, values-led culture.
We live by our core values: Create Opportunity, Pursue Excellence, and Achieve Together—and they shape everything we do.
Here's what makes working here special: Inclusive culture – We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
People-first culture – Work alongside passionate, like-minded professionals who strive to be their best.
Hybrid flexibility – Enjoy the balance of working from home and in the office (minimum two days onsite).
Wellbeing matters – Access health and wellbeing sessions, learning labs, and a generous reward and recognition program.
Supportive benefits – Paid parental, volunteer, and study leave, plus the option to purchase additional leave.
Career growth – Take advantage of learning and professional development opportunities.
Global mindset – Be part of a truly international organisation with over 20 offices around the world.
Incentives that reward you – Participate in our annual incentive scheme.
Fast-paced and purpose-driven – Thrive in a dynamic environment where your work makes a difference to our members and the profession.
About Us: CPA Australia is Australia's leading professional accounting body and one of the largest in the world.
We have more than 173,000 members in over 100 countries and regions.
Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy.
CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest.
We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes.
We are values-based organisation underpinned by the CPA Australia Way, which is our commitment to each other and a way of working.
It is the foundation of our success, experienced and lived by our people, and felt by members.
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