Bring learning content to life through the design and development of engaging and creative learning experiences for ADF Careers

The Learning Designer is responsible for developing and designing learning solutions that are in line with established and emerging best practices, that meet business requirements and are suitable for multi-channel delivery (for example, eLearning, face to face, virtual, or on-the-job).

Details about the Client

ADF Careers is the largest workforce outsourcing solution in the southern hemisphere with over 80,000 applications received on average each year.

ADF Careers is on a mission to recruit the right people, in the right numbers, at the right time to support the Australian Defence Force to build, sustain and maximise Defence capability.

Our people are our greatest asset. We recognise and respect our people’s need to work in ways that support their careers, families, and lifestyle. That’s why we offer flexible working arrangements, learning pathways, additional leave entitlements and extensive corporate discounts across a variety of product and services. We want our people to be financially rewarded; to feel good and to go beyond what they thought possible at work.

Be you, and we’ll be better together.

To find out more about our great employee benefits and what it’s like to be part of the team, reach out to our friendly talent acquisition team.

Job Description

As the Learning Designer, your role is pivotal in crafting exceptional learning solutions and resources utilising contemporary instructional design methodologies. Your aim is to enhance performance and foster the development of leadership and technical capabilities within the organisation. You meticulously design high-quality instructional materials for online learning programs, leveraging storyboarding techniques to ensure clarity and engagement.

You will:

• Identify target audiences and work with the team Leads and Head of HR and Training to identify specific training needs.
• Identify and implement continual improvement to learning programs, resources and activities.
• Bring learning content to life through the design and development of engaging and creative learning experiences to complement a contemporary learning delivery approach.
• Ensure delivery and output is aligned to the Training and Development Plan, and the priorities of the wider HR and Training team.
• Establish ongoing data collection to measure the impact, effectiveness, and return on investment of L&D initiatives, and create insights that inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Leverage feedback, research, insights and data to identify opportunities for improvement, change or adjustment, applying an innovative approach to leveraging these.
• Maintain currency of knowledge of learning and instructional design best practice, technology and innovations.
• Source and collaborate with external learning partners to deliver exceptional, best practice learning solutions/outcomes.
• Develop, manage and maintain a high service level client relationship through the provision of services that meet or exceed the expectations of Defence and the DFR Adecco contract, further encouraging a strong and ongoing relationship between Adecco and the Commonwealth of Australia.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders throughout the business, including Subject Matter Experts, Managers and Leads, Executive and Senior Management and our client.
• Creation of assessments and evaluation methods.

Candidate’s Profile

If you have worked in a similar position or just looking for your next opportunity that will make an impact, we want to speak with you.

Your background will demonstrate:

• Proficiency in instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles.
• Experience in developing engaging learning solutions across multiple delivery channels (eLearning, face-to-face, virtual, etc.).
• At least 12 months experience in e-learning design, including experience with Storyline.
• Strong skills in storyboarding and creating high-quality instructional materials.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments and collaborate with stakeholders to identify training requirements.
• Familiarity with emerging trends and technologies in the field of learning and development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for driving organizational growth and development through effective learning initiatives.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen and have the ability to maintain an Australian AGSVA security clearance.

How to apply

If eligible, please submit your resume; applications are open to all qualified Australian citizens regardless of their background, identity, experiences and beliefs.

Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process for a confidential conversation if you require assistance to participate fully in our recruitment process.

If you require any further information on this great opportunity, please email Victoria Emms on: [email protected]

To apply for this position, please submit your application online through our designated platform. The deadline for applications is 11:30 PM (AEST) on the 22nd of May 2024. It's important to note that applications will be reviewed and processed as they are received.