eLearning Instructional Design Specialist

Lake Macquarie City Council – Speers Point NSW

Bring learning to life through creative, accessible digital experiences that help our people grow. Join our Organisational Development team and turn complex ideas into engaging online learning that builds capability across Lake Macquarie City Council.

Create innovative online and blended learning that makes a genuine organisation-wide impact

Partner with subject matter experts and use leading authoring tools to shape memorable learning experiences

Enjoy the flexibility of a part-time role, working 21 hours per week to balance the important things in life.

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

As our eLearning Instructional Design Specialist, you will design, develop and deliver contemporary online learning content, digital products and capability solutions for a diverse workforce. Working closely with subject matter experts and organisational partners, you will transform source material into clear, interactive and accessible learning experiences across professional development, compliance and digital capability.

You will manage a diverse portfolio of learning design projects, apply contemporary instructional design principles and help evolve Council’s Learning Management System. From storyboarding and multimedia production to publishing, testing and troubleshooting, you will create learning that is practical, inclusive and aligned with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You are a creative and technically capable learning designer who can turn complex information into intuitive, engaging digital learning. You build trusted relationships with stakeholders, bring strong visual and written communication skills and confidently manage multiple projects and deadlines.



You are curious about emerging learning technologies and equally comfortable shaping a storyboard, building in an authoring tool or resolving a technical issue.

You must also meet the following criteria:

A minimum Certificate IV qualification in organisational learning and development, instructional design, learning sciences or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience

Extensive experience designing and developing interactive learning with tools such as Articulate 360, Storyline 360, Rise 360, Vyond or Adobe Creative Cloud or similar authoring tools

Experience publishing online learning for LMS delivery and administering or managing an LMS or similar platform. Experience in Cornerstone LMS will be highly desirable.

Sound knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design models, assessment and accessible design.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot LMS issues and work with HTML and CSS, supported by strong stakeholder, organisation and time management skills

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

Competitive salary from $53.75 - $62.46 per hour plus 12% superannuation

21 hours per week

Work a mixture of office, on site and from home

Long Service leave after 5 years

We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous, discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program

Free parking within walking distance of our office building





Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you join a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disabilities. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Julie-Anne McDougall, Coordinator Organisational Development on 0477 356 *** or via email **********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

If you need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Blair Stevenson, Talent Attraction Partner, 4069 0083 or via email **********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!

Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.

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📌 eLearning Instructional Design Specialist (Newcastle)
🏢 Lake Macquarie City Council
📍 Newcastle