Learning Designer

• Full time, fixed term role until June 2027
• Utilise your experience in applying a learner-centred approach to the design of information and digital literacy skills development programs
• Base Salary $103,185 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Learning Designer collaborates closely with the Education Services Librarians, Academic Engagement Librarians and other Learning Designers to apply a learner-centred approach to the design of information and digital literacy skills development programs. The jobholder employs strong analytical skills to assess diverse learning needs, identify skills gaps, and develop tailored learning experiences. Leveraging advanced pedagogical and technical expertise, this role contributes to developing practical solutions, tools, and resources that enhance the programmatic delivery of learning experiences support. The jobholder will anticipate and adapt to emerging trends and technologies in the Library and University environments. The Learning Designer will actively share specialist knowledge and best practices in educational technology with others and sponsor the development of new and innovative technology related ideas and/or procedures to meet current learning, teaching and research needs and improve the learner experience.  

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide specialist pedagogical knowledge to support the design and development of student-focused learning experiences
• coordinate the programmatic design and delivery of faculty-level and University-wide learning experiences
• provide advice to Library staff and effectively implement educational technologies
• identify, understand and address the current and future needs of internal and external clients.

About you

• qualifications in education, information technology, user experience design, information and knowledge management or similar with relevant technical knowledge acquired through work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training
• holds or willing to obtain, a Working with Children Check
• experience with Learning Management Systems (e.g. Canvas), with coding knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript preferred.
• demonstrated ability to leverage educational technology and tools to design learning experiences that promote active learning and critical thinking
• experience working as part of a multi-professional team to deliver a complex initiative supporting the organisation’s strategic goals and building relationships with stakeholders to achieve outcomes
• demonstrated understanding of pedagogical principles, instructional design and educational technology to create engaging and effective learning experiences
• demonstrated knowledge of Universal Design for Learning, applying cultural competence to design equitable learning experiences for diverse learner populations.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations 

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Laura Pierce, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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Applications Close

Sunday 28 June 2026 11:59 PM