Learning Designer (Junior)

Overview: 

• Professionals and teachers with 2+ years experience looking to transition to the learning design industry. 
• Join our 12-month learning design program to kick-start your career.
• Great supportive culture and opportunity to work with big-name brands.

About Guroo Learning

Guroo Learning, a dynamic and growing Australian edTech company, is seeking a Learning Design Cadet to join our team.

Guroo Learning brings together leading educators, associations, and corporations to create, deliver, and scale enterprise education and learning programs that have a real impact on both organisations and individuals.  We are an integrated technology and services business that aims to become the leading partner and platform for delivering upskilling programs to individual professionals and strategically important development programs to enterprises.

About the Role

Are you a current industry professional looking to transition careers into adult education? 

Join our Learning Design Program, tailored for career transitioners seeking to delve into the dynamic field of educational design. This structured 12-month program offers hands-on experience and mentorship, equipping you with skills to transition into the learning design industry. If you are looking for a career change and are passionate about learning, this could be the role for you.

Why Choose Guroo Learning?

We're a small (but growing) and friendly company with team members all across Australia. In your 12 months with us, you'll build a wide range of learning design skills to launch your career within the industry. This program will prepare you with the necessary skills to create impactful learning for various industries.

We value our people's perspectives and differences and acknowledge these strengthen our company culture and enrich our work. As such, we are committed to an inclusive, psychologically safe workplace that supports all members of our diverse team.

The benefits of the program include:

• Learning in a practical environment with a structured program and a culture of continuous learning
• Being part of a growing company that celebrates each other's unique differences and backgrounds
• Gaining experience with a wide variety of clients and projects in an agile and dynamic work environment
• Developing highly transferable skills that set you up for success in the industry
• Real responsibilities and opportunities within a positive and transparent workplace culture
• Continual coaching and mentoring, plus a strong support network

What We're Looking For

We're looking for people who meet the following criteria:

• 2-3 years of industry experience in a role that requires research and technical writing
• Completion of a university degree in one of the following areas: Bachelor of Arts, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, International Relations, Literature, or similar with a heavy focus on researching and technical writing
• Strong ability to research and interoperate subject matter from all disciplines and topics
• Proficient writing ability with a creative and engaging writing style
• Experience with writing for technical audiences
• Ability to tailor writing to different learner audiences
• Enjoy working collaboratively and iteratively
• Ability to work autonomously, self-manage your time and work to deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
• Have a keen eye for detail
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia

About Guroo Learning

At Guroo Learning, we combine services and software to solve our client’s unique challenges and unleash the transformative power of learning. Our team of learning experts leverages our suite of software tools to simplify the planning, design, delivery and measurement of learning. 

Find out more about the Learning Design Cadet Program here: https://www.guroolearning.com/blog/introducing-our-learning-design-graduate-program

How to Apply

Please include the following in your application: 

• A cover letter (two A4 pages max) that addresses:
  • The selection criteria
  • Relevant work experience
  • Why you want to transition into learning design
  • What you think ‘good learning design’ should be
• A resume of your most recent work experience 
• Two examples of your technical writing ability, for example, lesson plans, training manuals, proposals, whitepapers, technical reports, or similar.

The hiring decisions we make at Guroo Learning are based on an individual's experience, skills and passion. We also look at how individuals align with our company values and how they can enhance our culture. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and help us shape the future of learning and development with us!

If you have what it takes and this sounds like what you are looking for, please apply via SEEK by clicking on the "Apply for this job" button above. 

Upon submitting your application, feel free to let us know of your pronouns and any reasonable adjustments you may need for an interview with us. For any further questions about the role or our program, please contact Gina Smith (Graduate Program Manager) at *********@guroolearning.com (Note - please do not submit your application through this email).