Full Time, Fixed Term (12-months) - Annual Salary $91,441 - $100,717 + Super

Develop and design learning materials and curriculum resources, and evaluate learning and technology

Located at our newly refurbished and innovative campus in Greensborough

About the Organisation:

Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.

At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.

About the Role:

As the Digital Learning Designer, your role will be instrumental in implementing the development of digital teaching and learning resources and materials for young people in Melbourne's North and as part of the Tech School’s Remote and Virtual delivery initiatives in metropolitan and regional areas. You will be responsible for championing excellence in learning, utilising the range of leading technologies.

Duties:

Project manage the development of high-quality, visually engaging and interactive digital learning resources and educational programs, ensuring the needs of Tech School stakeholders are met.

Actively investigate and remain abreast of the latest developments in digital learning systems, providing advice and recommendations to enhance the policies and programs of the Tech Schools.

Design, develop, present, or publish high quality, strategically aligned, user-centered digital curriculum resources, including program templates and modular support materials.

Work collaboratively with Tech School staff and partner schools in the development of learning materials for a wide range of STEAM programs, for both teachers and students.

Engage with and consult a range of stakeholders, including Melbourne Polytechnic Digital Learning Environments, industry, community and the wider Tech School network to achieve objectives within agreed timeframes, providing regular progress updates.

Upskill and onboard TS staff with the use of learning platforms and technologies.

Contribute to the Tech School’s strategic direction by researching and evaluating emerging instructional online and platform agnostic technologies and tools, including Learning Management Systems (LMS)/ Learning Experience Platforms (LXP).

Implement digital learning platforms with supporting recommendations for their use; conduct user experience testing and ensure that more complex teaching, learning, and evaluation activities are supported.

Analyse data to create quarterly reports on digital learning platforms, specifically focusing on user engagement, use frequency and volume, and user feedback.

Work with internal stakeholders to ensure that digital solutions meet MPs standards and requirements.

Liaise with partner schools to coordinate enquiries and bookings for online programs.

Facilitate high quality programs in virtual and blended learning spaces, and face-to-face, as necessary.

For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the position description.

Skills and Experience Required:

A degree or postgraduate degree or qualification in learning design or other relevant qualifications; or considerable workplace experience in the design and development of online educational resources; or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been gained. A Bachelor's Degree in instructional design is highly desirable.

Demonstrated knowledge of instructional/learning-design principles, best practices for e-learning, course materials and evaluation techniques, and experience with their implementation in diverse environments.

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in using a variety of learning and content management systems, presentation and authoring tools, graphic-design programs, web conferencing and social platforms, and familiarity with emerging technologies.

Demonstrated ability to confidently communicate technical concepts and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including young people, teachers, industry and government to achieve objectives.

Demonstrated experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of formal or informal learning activities/workshops.

Demonstrated highly developed digital, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, and to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms.

Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, under pressure, in a fast-paced environment, prioritise tasks and work to competing deadlines.

Experience in agile, design thinking or entrepreneurial methodologies highly desirable.

Successful applicant must be able to attain an Employee Working with Children Check and a new National Police Check.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents for your application to be considered

Current CV

Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description)

For further information on the role, please contact the hiring manager via email: [email protected] or via phone: (03) 9269 1650.

If you email us, please make sure you put the job title and job number in the subject line.

Please note, applications received via email will not be considered - you must apply via the website.

Candidates must hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). A lodgement receipt is not a valid alternative; the approval email with the lodgement of a WWCC card number can be accepted.

A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.

We will be shortlisting immediately. Don’t delay, apply today!

Recruitment Agencies

Please be aware for us to engage with you, we require internal pre-approval and you must be on the State Purchasing Contract (for Victorian government common use goods and services). We will engage with you and your agency once we have the approvals.

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm.

We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.