Instructional Designer

About the role

The Instructional Designer supports the development of nationally accredited training programs for Australia's electrical and infrastructure industries by researching, designing and developing high-quality learning and assessment resources aligned to nationally recognised Units of Competency. Working under the direction of the Senior Learning & Development Lead, this delivery-focused role supports a major Certificate-level development project. The primary focus is producing compliant, industry-relevant resources within agreed schedules and quality standards, with stakeholder and Subject Matter Expert engagement as required. The role is based in Australia on a remote/hybrid basis, with occasional travel as required.

Key responsibilities

• Develop nationally accredited learning and assessment resources aligned to Australian Units of Competency.

• Produce learner guides, facilitator guides, assessment tools, assessor guides and supporting learning materials.

• Interpret Training Package requirements to ensure compliance and industry relevance.

• Develop practical assessment activities that reflect real workplace performance.

• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design best practice.

• Deliver allocated development activities in accordance with agreed project schedules, milestones and quality expectations.

• Manage assigned work packages and prioritise workload to meet agreed deadlines.

• Translate complex technical information into learner-friendly resources.

• Ensure resources comply with the applicable Standards for RTOs, Principles of Assessment, Rules of Evidence and Training Package requirements.

• Participate in internal peer reviews and quality assurance activities.

About you

• Experience designing vocational education and training learning and assessment resources.

• Experience developing resources aligned to nationally recognised Units of Competency.

• Demonstrated ability to manage individual work priorities within a structured project environment.

• Experience delivering work to agreed schedules and quality standards.

• Excellent technical writing and written communication skills.

• Strong application of adult learning principles and instructional design best practice.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple development activities.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a project team.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Curious, analytical and willing to learn new technical subject matter.