Aps6 Learning And Development Instructional Designer

Currently, there are around 4.3 million Australians with a disability. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) implements the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which is one of the biggest social reforms in the country since Medicare. As an Agency, we support more than 600,000 participants with a significant and permanent disability, and the families and carers of those living with disability. For many Australians, this will be the first time they receive the disability support they need. The NDIA is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean a peace of mind for every Australian.

We have an exciting opportunity for an APS6 Learning and Development Instructional Designer to join the Recruitment and Staff Development Branch. Use your instructional design skills to analyse learning needs and produce creative and impactful learning experiences that support the Agency’s curriculum.

The Branch supports the Agency to manage talent and staff performance, provides the Agency’s recruitment and onboarding services and supports delivery of the Agency’s Learning and Development and leadership development programs.

The APS6 Learning and Development Instructional Designer will play a key role developing end to end learning experiences, applying inclusive design principles to support different learning styles and audience needs. They will develop strong stakeholder relationships, identifying business goals and learning needs.

Responsibilities of the role may include, but are not limited to:

• Using industry leading methodologies and adult learning theories to create, review and evolve learning resources, including facilitated and self-directed tools and templates.
• Developing engaging eLearning solutions utilising a range of design software including Articulate Storyline or other eLearning authoring tools.
• Oversee projects from conception to completion.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to think creatively and critically to design and evaluate engaging learning experiences. They will hold strong Microsoft Office, visual design and eLearning skills, together with project management and organisational expertise.

They will value social inclusion and diversity and have a positive contemporary attitude to people with disability, along with a high level of understanding and knowledge of disability and its impact on individuals.

A background in Government instructional design or graphic/visual design roles and adult education will be highly regarded.

We work as one team. We are accepting, diverse and driven. We take a shared approach to making progress. We welcome and support each other and encourage different ideas, insights and opinions. We empower and enable each other to be our best. We collaborate, connect and work together to create a workplace that makes us proud. And while we are based far and wide across the country, we make sure nobody feels they are out on their own.

You will work for a socially inclusive and culturally diverse workplace, that is making a meaningful impact to the lives of more than 600,000 Australians.

• Access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlements
• Competitive remuneration and working conditions that support a positive work life balance
• Access to ongoing professional development and learning

While this role is ideally performed from ACT -Deakin, NSW – Surry Hills, QLD – Brisbane, SA – Adelaide, VIC – Richmond, VIC – Geelong, WA – Perth, TAS – Hobart, NT – Darwin, other NDIA locations may be considered. We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years may be offered.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

Applications for this role close 11.30pm 21 May 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Jana Bellinger on 03 5272 7*** or email **************@ndis.gov.au 

With the exception of personal details, applications can NOT be edited or updated once submitted for consideration. Please make sure you are completely satisfied with your entire application before submitting.

NDIA is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability (PwD), First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families. NDIA will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.

RecruitAbility applies to this position: The RecruitAbility scheme supports people with disability applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service (APS) by giving you a better opportunity to put forward your skills and experience during the selection process.

The health and safety of workers, Participants and other visitors in our offices is our highest priority. Some roles within the National Disability Insurance Agency are covered by government Health Orders or Directives that require mandatory vaccinations.