Company description:

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/

Job description:

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Temporary Full-Time (End Date 25th February 2026)
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Clerk Grade 5/6 | $99,938 - $110,271 + superannuation & leave loading

About the role

• Design engaging digital learning content and resources
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and project teams
• Support delivery of digital learning aligned with strategy
• Contribute to evaluation and continuous content improvement

As a Digital Design Advisor, you will play an important role in the design and development of effective digital learning. Your contribution will enhance the skills, knowledge, professional development and compliance of employees across the organisation. You will work alongside a senior learning designer and will be responsible for developing and updating eLearning modules ensuring they align with the organisational policies and procedures.

This role will provide immense growth opportunities to either solidify or expand your current learning design knowledge and skills. Utilising both creative and strategic thinking, you will get to work on meaningful eLearning modules that will impact our entire workforce.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Experience in a digital design or eLearning environment
• Experience in the use of online authoring tools and other relevant learning design applications like Articulate and/or Adobe Suite
• Able to collaborate with SMEs to translate content into learning
• Experience in designing accessible, user-focused solutions
• Committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or relevant qualifications or experience in Learning and Development, Human Resources, or a related field
• Experience in learning design, instructional design or content development
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Proven experience developing and maintaining document templates

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages), a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and answer the question outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Question: Tell us about a time you developed an interactive digital learning resource using tools like Articulate Storyline or Adobe Creative Suite. What was your process andhow did you ensure accessibility?

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now'.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Closing date Sunday 3rd of August at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Nat Joly at [email protected]

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.