Learning Designer at RMIT University in Melbourne, Victoria, AU

Overview:

• Full-time, Fixed Term position until December 2026
• Salary Professional HEW 7 ($107,747 - $116,630) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus

About the Role The Learning Designer will support academic and teaching staff to design, develop and deliver transformative curriculum in new and amended programs. The Learning Designer will work collaboratively and proactively as a team member with Learning, Teaching and Quality colleagues and School teaching teams to prepare innovative and fit-for-purpose learning activities and learning resources based on curriculum requirements for contemporary HE education settings. The incumbent will have experience and a comprehensive understanding of the role educational technology plays in enhancing student experience and outcomes, as well as knowledge of the pedagogical affordances of discipline-specific strategies for face-to-face and online learning environments.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Evidence of experience in learning and assessment design, digital pedagogies and educational innovation.
• Proven skills and experience in instructional design and the development of HE student-centred learning experiences and resources.
• Knowledge of digital learning principles and practices, as well as current and future trends in digital learning technologies, including Canvas and Microsoft products
• Experience with the production of interactive digital learning resources that utilises various educational technologies.
• Demonstrated project management skills in coordinating multiple stakeholders, meeting timeframes and delivering outcomes.

Please view position description for further key selection criteria

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the College

The College of Design and Social Context encompasses RMIT University’s renowned art, architecture, design, built environment, communication, and social science disciplines. The College has 24,500 students and over 1,000 staff located in 9 schools.

The College’s academic programs are generally market leaders and in high demand. Based on a strong foundation of practice-led, industry partnered teaching and research, we aim to deliver skilled graduates with a deep sense of purpose, and high impact research and innovation.

For more information see http://www.rmit.edu.au/dsc

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link above.

For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email jessica.bernardo@rmit.edu.au.

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Applications Close:

5 Aug 2026 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

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