Makers Empire is an education technology company that makes market-leading 3D design software and accredited professional learning programs for teachers.

We believe that every child is empowered to become a creator, innovator and problem solver so they can make their world better. We achieve this by developing children’s creative confidence and design thinking skills with our fun and easy to use 3D design software.

Our Industry Projects and in-app Challenge Courses align with international Design & Technology curricula, while guiding learners and teachers through the design thinking process to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.

The Makers Empire 3D design app is used by over 3.8+ million users in more than 50 countries.

About the Role

Makers Empire is seeking an experienced educator to join our Learning Team and lead delivery of major education programs. This role reports to the Director of Learning. This role suits someone with experience in teacher skilled learning, program design, delivery and evaluation and school engagement, who enjoys working beyond the classroom and collaborating with educators, students, and industry partners.

While contributing to a range of Learning Team projects, the successful candidate will take lead responsibility for delivering bespoke city/regional programs, including teacher professional development, school support, and student showcase events.

Location

Flexible / Remote (Australia-based). Travel required during key delivery periods.

Our office is based in Adelaide.

Employment Type

Fixed-term (initial 12 months) with potential to extend. 0.8 to 1.0 negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

Program Delivery & Leadership

- Lead delivery of assigned Makers Empire education programs with a particular focus on primary education
- Plan and facilitate teacher professional development days




- Support schools throughout project implementation
- Design and deliver learning experiences and resources to inspire teachers and learners to achieve learning outcomes in the classroom using design thinking methodologies, 3D design and 3D printing
- Coordinate and deliver student showcase events

Teacher & School Support

- Work closely with teachers and school leaders across primary and secondary contexts (as applicable)
- Support classroom implementation using design thinking methodologies and project-based learning
- Provide practical guidance on 3D design and 3D printing in classrooms
- Build strong, trusted relationships with participating schools

Industry & Partner Engagement

- Work with industry partners, government partners and subject matter experts
- Support industry involvement in PD days, classroom connections, and showcase events
- Facilitate industry judging panels and student presentations

Learning Team Contribution

- Contribute to broader Learning Team projects as required
- Support onboarding, trials, and follow-up with schools
- Share insights and feedback to strengthen program quality and delivery
- Collaborate with the wider Makers Empire team across education initiatives
- Initiate and maintain education networks with the potential to attend and present at events and conferences

Travel Expectations

This role involves planned travel interstate, primarily for:

- Teacher professional development days




- Student showcase events
- Attending and presenting at conferences

About You

Essential

- Background as an educator, with experience delivering teacher professional learning and/or large-scale education programs
- Primary school experience
- Strong understanding of the Technologies Curriculum, STEM education, maker pedagogy, design thinking methodologies and project-based learning
- Confident facilitator and presenter with groups of educators
- Comfortable working Skills in developing relationships with a broad range of industry partners and external stakeholders
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects, regions and schools
- Willing and able to travel during peak delivery periods

Highly Desirable

- Experience using 3D design software to engage learners and enhance learning outcomes in the classroom
- Familiarity with using Makers Empire 3D design software is an advantage
- Hands-on experience with 3D printing, including classroom implementation
- Experience supporting teachers to integrate 3D design into learning programs
- Familiarity with classroom applications of design thinking in real-world problem-solving

Why Join Makers Empire?

- Join a collaborative, purpose-driven Learning Team
- Lead high-impact education programs at scale
- Work flexibly while making a tangible difference in schools
- Collaborate closely with educators and industry partners
- Be part of a forward-thinking team, where your ideas directly shape how we improve and grow our product for learners and teachers
- Help to develop learners’ STEM confidence, skills and capabilities, igniting curiosity and an interest in future pathways in STEM
- Contribute to an organisation that empowers children to become creative problem-solvers and STEM enthusiasts

📌 Learning Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Makers Empire
📍 Adelaide