Senior Instructional Designer

• Help children have the best start in life through high quality education & care.
• Improve outcomes for children and families in early education and care.
• Join an expert team working across governments at the national level.

About ACECQA

We want children in Australia to have the best start in life through quality education and care.

We provide national leadership on the implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and collaborate with the Australian and state and territory governments to:

• implement changes that benefit children birth to 13 years-of-age and their families
• monitor and promote the consistent application of the Education and Care Services National Law across all states and territories
• support the early childhood education and care sector to improve quality outcomes for children

We strive for innovation and continuous improvement and are committed to keeping the sector and the community informed with the latest developments in early childhood education and care.

ACECQA is committed to being a child-safe organisation, implementing the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of children.

The Role

The Senior Instructional Designer will collaborate with subject matter experts and members of the eLearning team to create engaging, self-paced eLearning resources for a range of training programs that support both internal and external stakeholders of ACECQA.

This role is full time and fixed-term (12 months) at ACECQA Band 5 ($103,179 - $122,039).

About You

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Strong track record in working collaboratively with stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts to design and develop highly interactive and engaging eLearning content and storyboards that integrate learning theories and instructional design methodologies to meet the needs of adult learners.
• Knowledge and understanding of digital learning principles and practices, including current and future trends in digital technologies, and the ability to apply this knowledge to the development of effective eLearning resources.
• Advanced development skills using the Articulate suite of eLearning tools (Rise and Storyline) and Learning Management Systems (e.g. LearnUpon), with the ability to create high-quality and technically sound eLearning products that meet WCAG 2.2 AA guidelines.
• Demonstrated project management skills in an eLearning project environment, with the ability to scope realistic projects, manage competing priorities, meet timeframes, and deliver high-quality outcomes within budget.
• Proven ability to assess priorities and exercise sound judgement in a team environment, with strong interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate collaboration with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and team members.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining stakeholder networks and contacts, with the ability to proactively respond to stakeholder needs and expectations, and to build and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders.

While not essential, the following attributes will greatly assist you in the role:

• Tertiary qualifications in eLearning technology, instructional design, or a similar field, and/or equivalent relevant experience in the design and development of eLearning resources for adult learners.
• Skills in multimedia production (Adobe Creative Cloud e.g. Premier Pro), including animation (e.g. Vyond), video/sound recording and/or editing, and publishing multimedia content on the web, with the ability to integrate multimedia elements effectively into eLearning resources to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.
• Skills in graphic design using the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.

ACECQA is committed to removing barriers and opening up opportunities. As an employer we seek to ensure people with differing needs and abilities have the same opportunities to successfully gain skills, knowledge and experience through work, social activities, education and training irrespective of their age, disability, colour, race, gender, religion, sexuality, family responsibilities, or location. In particular, we are committed to improving opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

You must have the right to work and live in Australia to apply for this role.

The successful candidate will be required to consent to a national police check.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 10 October 2025 at 11.59pm.

Important Note: Please ensure you follow the recruitment process outlined below, otherwise you may not be considered for the role.

To apply, please register with the ACECQA Recruitment Candidate Portal, navigate to the Senior Instructional Designer vacancy and click Apply for Job. The application process will require you to:

• Attach a CV of no more than 5 pageswhich demonstrates your ability to meet the criteria contained in the position description.
• Provide the details of at least two referees who have directly supervised you within the last five years of employment.

All complete applications will be acknowledged.

More information

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please email the HR team at recruitment@ acecqa.gov.au.

Notice to agencies

ACECQA will not accept applications from any source other than directly from a candidate for this vacancy. Recruitment agencies must have received instructions from ACECQA in relation to a specific vacancy in order to submit applications on behalf of candidates.

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