Learning Designer - Temp Contract 9 months

Independent Schools NSW is the peak body supporting and representing independent schools in NSW and provides a range of services across NSW and ACT.  We believe in the excellence and opportunities that come with choice, diversity and independence in education. Independent Schools NSW serves and champions independent schools.

Position Purpose 
This is a 9 month fixed-term contract with a focus on designing, developing and revising a range of self-paced online courses to support educators in independent schools. 

The Learning Designer is a key member of the Learning Innovation and Workforce Program Team, a centralised team within the Leadership and Learning portfolio that supports the design and delivery of high-quality professional learning across the organisation.

The role is responsible for collaborating with staff from all portfolios to create engaging, inclusive, and effective learning experiences across a variety of formats, including blended, hybrid, face-to-face, webinar, and self-paced modes.

With a strong foundation in adult learning principles, managing projects, and a contemporary approach to learning design, Learning Designers contribute to strategic initiatives across the organisation.

Key Accountabilities
Learning Design and Development

• Design, develop, and revise high-quality online learning experiences across a range of modalities, focusing primarily on self-paced, with potential to include blended, hybrid and webinars. 
• Apply adult learning principles, inclusive design practices, and instructional frameworks to create engaging and effective learning.
• Design solutions compatible with assistive and accessible technologies for a range of audiences and the application of inclusive learning design.
• Produce a variety of learning artifacts including eLearning courses, audio, video, blended learning programs, and other resources
• Stay current of new learning design trends, research, and have a mindset and commitment to constant improvement in your learning design.

 Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts across all portfolios as a trusted learner designer and advisor. Lead and project manage projects.
• Co-design and create innovative learning programs and artifacts that align with member and organisational priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor and design partner, provide expert guidance on the most suitable learning formats and approaches.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the organisation to ensure alignment between learning initiatives and broader business needs.

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge/Skills

Qualifications

• Qualifications in education, instructional design, organisational development, or a related discipline desirable.
  

What Experience are we looking for?

• 3 -5 years’ experience designing and delivering self-paced online learning. Experience in professional learning or training programs in corporate, educational or not-for-profit contexts would be highly regarded.
  

What Knowledge/Skills are we looking for?

Learning design

• Designs learning experiences across digital, virtual, and face to face contexts, including online, blended, and self paced delivery. Applies evidence based learning principles and contemporary design frameworks to create effective learning.
  

Adult learning and learner centred design

• Strong understanding of adult learning and engagement. Designs relevant, inclusive, and impactful learning using human centred design approaches to understand user needs, test ideas, and refine solutions.
  

Digital tools and platforms

• Confident using LMSs, authoring tools, AI, multimedia, and other digital technologies to enhance learning design and delivery.
  

Communication and collaboration

• Communicates clearly and confidently, translating complex ideas into learner friendly content. Builds strong relationships with subject matter experts and works effectively across cross functional teams.

Facilitation and coaching

• Confident and comfortable designing learning in virtual settings. Can support and guide others in learning design practice.

Eager to join a dynamic Learning Design Team within the education sector, then please provide the following:

• Covering letter
• Resume

Applications close Monday 31 August 2026.

Invitations to interview for this role may occur upon receipt of the application prior to the closing date and may be extended beyond the closing date. 

Independent Schools NSW reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Please direct any questions to:
Margaret Molloy | Manager: People and Culture
Phone: (02) 9299 2*** | Email: ***************@isnsw.edu.au