Instructional Designer, Corrections Education

Federation University Australia is hiring an Instructional Designer for Corrections Education in Ballarat, VIC. The role involves developing blended, online, and digital education content, supporting staff professional development, and ensuring quality standards in educational design. This full-time position starts on June 2, 2025, with a salary of A$97,371 plus superannuation. Applications close on April 13, 2025.
Contribute to the Corrections Education portfolio to provide blended, online and digital education.
• Federation TAFE– SMB Campus
• Full-time, continuing appointment commencing 2 June 2025
• HEW 7 - $97,371 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 13/04/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

This position will assist the Corrections Education portfolio to meet its objectives related to professional development of staff to better enable the provision of blended, online and digital education.

You will:
• drive the development of digital and online learning content for all programs between Federation University Australia and Corrections Victoria;
• contribute to the implementation of the University’s eLearning Vision principles and priorities;
• contribute to the development of a set of VET standards and visual approaches for online materials and resources;
• coordinate blended and online learning resource development projects;
• contribute to and adhere to quality standards and accessibility in blended learning design including building capacity in VET teachers as part of the process of qualification/unit development.

About you

You will have demonstrated knowledge in the design and delivery of professional development initiatives that contribute to the enhancement of staff knowledge, skills and confidence in utilising blended and online learning opportunities.

You will possess demonstrated:
• understanding of contemporary educational design principles and pedagogies relevant to blended, digital and online learning particularly in the VET sector;
• ability to work with VET teachers to promote the adoption of appropriate pedagogies for blended, digital and online learning;
• ability to develop VET assessment tools and understanding of the complexity of delivery methods across a broad range of industry areas;
• sound understanding of ASQA standards, AQF, training packages, assessment practices and HESG Compliance.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 13 April 2025.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 28 April 2025.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two pages.

Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.