Role type: Continuing
Department: Melbourne Online
Salary: UOM 7 - $109,093 - $118,091 p.a. plus 17% super

• Design cutting-edge online courses, enhance student engagement and drive educational innovation
• Apply now to revolutionise online education, creating world-class learning experiences that transform students' academic journeys at a leading global university
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As a Learning Designer at Melbourne Online, you'll be at the forefront of creating innovative online education experiences for a world-class university. You'll have the opportunity to design and develop engaging digital courses, collaborate with diverse experts, and leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance student learning. Your role will directly impact the quality and effectiveness of online education, making this a key position for those passionate about instructional design and the future of higher education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop Course Content: Create high-quality learning materials in Canvas, ensuring alignment with Melbourne Online standards and objectives.
• Collaborate on Multimedia Integration: Work with Media Producers and Graphic Designers to incorporate engaging videos, graphics, and interactive elements.
• Drive Technology Integration: Utilise advanced Canvas features and other technologies to enhance the online learning experience.
• Manage Project Timelines: Ensure subject builds stay on track, adhering to project plans and timelines.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a creative instructional designer with strong Canvas development skills, excellent stakeholder management abilities, and a passion for leveraging technology to create engaging online learning experiences.

You may also:

• Have a relevant tertiary qualification in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.

• Demonstrate previous experience as a learning design and development specialist, focusing on online Canvas production.

• Show expertise in Canvas builds, instructional design, and multimedia content development.

• Show proficiency in learning management systems and multimedia authoring tools.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - Office of the Provost (Melbourne Online)
Led by the Provost, the Office of the Provost supports achievement of the vision and objectives for education and community contained in the Advancing Melbourne strategy. The Office of the Provost sits alongside other divisions (Research, International, Strategy & Culture) within Chancellery.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker - 0478 269 660 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected]. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at [email protected].

Working at the University - what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

Position Description.

• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: ​ 6 August 2025​ 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-000333 Learning Designer PD.pdf