About Us

MTC FutureReady is an independent social enterprise that is here to help people take practical steps towards real progress. Our focus is to empower people from all backgrounds to improve their skills and their employment prospects.

Our targeted training programs, meaningful employment services and unbeatable support are all designed to bring about fresh possibilities and drive life-changing transformation. Every year we support more than 20,000 people with new skills, confidence and opportunities across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and the ACT.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Instructional Designer to join our Education & Training team on a Permanent Basis.

Reporting to the Instructional Design Manager, the Senior Instructional Designer will ensure the successful design and development of quality course content for programs including Vocational Education and Training (VET); Skills for Education and Employment (SEE); Self Employment Assistance (SEA); Career Transition Assistance (CTA); and Employability Skills Training (EST).

The key responsibilities of this role will include:

- Apply creative problem-solving and adult learning principles to the design and development of training and assessment content, using ADDIE or a similar instructional design methodology.
- Design accessible learning experiences and develop content for diverse, mixed-level cohorts, explicitly addressing varying Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skill levels.
- Lead and manage a small team of Instructional Designers, working closely with the other Senior Instructional Designer to align design practice and quality standards.
- Oversee the development, review and maintenance of training and assessment resources, including engaging print-based and eLearning content aligned with training packages, curricula, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and Digital Literacy Skills Framework (DLSF).
- Collaborate with trainers and cross-functional teams to ensure content is fit for purpose and improve RTO performance and efficiency.




- Engage with stakeholders and ensure training programs comply with LWA, ASQA, RTO, funding, and contractual requirements.
- Monitor and evaluate training delivery and assessment outcomes, driving continuous improvement through collaboration and knowledge sharing across the team.
- Support strategic, operational and financial objectives in line with organisational plans and budgets.
- Perform other duties as required.

About You The ideal applicant we are seeking will have:

- Postgraduate qualification (desirable) and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent experience).
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum design and development for accredited and non-accredited training programs, applying adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE.
- Proven experience designing accessible, inclusive learning content for diverse and mixed-level cohorts, with a solid understanding of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) considerations.
- Strong leadership, team building, coaching, and performance management skills.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, consultation, negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Strong judgement, problem-solving, adaptability, and resilience, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- Proven project planning, organisation, and time management capabilities.
- Sound cross-cultural awareness and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of ASQA Standards, RTO compliance requirements, training packages, and relevant contractual and regulatory obligations.
- Highly developed digital literacy and proficiency in relevant business and learning technologies.

Why Choose Us For us, it’s more than just work.



At MTC we help people take meaningful steps forward in work, and in life. When you join us, you’ll become part of a purposeful, empowering and rewarding workplace. The bonus is that the experiences, support, and training you gain here will also help you grow as an individual. We are an equal opportunity employer, and at MTC, you will be working in a diverse and inclusive environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with lived experience of disability are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. If there are reasonable adjustments to a recruitment process, role, or your work environment to help you, let us know.

Our core values of empathy, innovation, collaboration, and achievement, create a people-centric culture that empowers us to do what it takes for our customers to know that they matter.

We offer great benefits when you join the MTC team:

- Salary packaging (including meal and entertainment benefits) which means more in your take-home pay and novated leasing options
- Access to retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- ME Days providing an opportunity to focus on your wellbeing and spend time with friends and family
- Career growth and development opportunities including comprehensive on the job training
- Recognition and Reward scheme including regular peer nominated Awards
- Employee Assistance Program with access to free confidential counselling
- Free flu vaccinations and other health and wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid Parental leave

Now is the time to act and be rewarded by making a difference to your community. To learn more about MTC and our opportunities, go to www.mtcfutureready.org.au

How to apply

Applications are being reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible with a resume and cover letter.

As part of our commitment to the safety of the children and vulnerable communities we work with, you will be required to undergo a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and maintain a valid Working with Children Check (funded by you).

📌 Senior Instructional Designer (Sydney)
🏢 MTC FutureReady
📍 Sydney