Role type: Full Time; Continuing Position Department: Chancellery; Office of the Provost Salary: UOM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super Design and development of high-quality, pedagogically sound online subjects across multiple disciplines and at scale. Help us create innovative online learning experiences that enrich students’ academic journeys at a globally recognised university. Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment. The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. Your next career opportunity As a Learning Designer at Melbourne Online, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of online education at the University of Melbourne. In this position, you will design and develop high-quality, pedagogically sound online subjects across multiple disciplines at scale. You will work collaboratively with academic teams, Senior Learning Designers, Media Producers, Graphic Designers, EdTechs and Content Editors to ensure each course meets the University’s educational standards. This role gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge of design principles, learning methodologies and pedagogical and heutagogical approaches to create high-quality online learning experiences that enhance the overall learning journey for the University of Melbourne Online students. Join us in delivering against our values, including putting students at the heart of everything we do, designing impactful learning experiences that are different by design. Your responsibilities will include: Develop canvas courses: Build high-quality online subjects, ensuring alignment with Melbourne Online standards and objectives. Create engaging content: Write, storyboard and develop instructional materials for learning modules into canvas, making decisions on content delivery and integration of multimedia elements. Collaboration with Production and Technology teams: Work closely with academic teams, Senior Learning Designers, Media Producers, Graphic Designers, EdTechs and Content Editors to create engaging learning materials, including videos, graphics and interactive elements. Technology integration: Build content in Canvas and utilise technology to enhance the online teaching and learning experience, incorporating interactive features and multimedia elements. You may be a great fit if: You are an experienced instructional designer with strong Canvas development skills, capable of creating pedagogically sound online courses while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You may also: Relevant qualification and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in the end-to-end design and development of high-quality, pedagogically sound online subjects across multiple disciplines and at scale. Possess applied knowledge of learning methodologies and pedagogical approaches for online environments. Skilled in developing well-structured, logically sequenced content maps, storyboards and associated documentation, including briefs outlining asset, interactives and media requirements, aligned to assessments and ILOs - that shape the translation of academic content into engaging, interactive, accessible and learner-centred online learning experiences. For further information please refer to the attached PD. Applied knowledge of design principles, learning methodologies and pedagogical and heutagogical approaches and their application in developing high-quality online learning experiences. 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 – 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 believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on 61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page. Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected] for further information and support. Please note : This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost. Join Us and unlock your career potential! If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description. For recruitment queries, email Walid [email protected] . Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address. For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description. Applications close: 25 November 2025. 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. Position Description: JR-006231 Learning Designer PD.pdf