Learning Designer, Career Development - Identified (s25)

Job Description:

• Career Development

• This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement as the role requires applying Indigenous perspectives and providing culturally informed advice to deliver inclusive career development programs.

• Full-time, Fixed-term position for up to 3 years with Base salary in the range of $97,268 - $104,348 + 17% super (HEW Level 6)

•  Based at our Vibrant St Lucia Campus.

Acknowledgement of Country  

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ operates. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society.  

About This Opportunity  

Join a high-impact, 3-year funded initiative transforming inclusive, digitally enabled career development at UQ. As a Learning Designer – Career Development, you’ll bring together Indigenous knowledge, learning design, and employability to co-create meaningful, culturally responsive learning experiences with academic and professional teams.

You’ll reimagine and elevate career development programs, resources, and digital learning modules, driving real impact for students and shaping more inclusive outcomes. This is your chance to make a lasting difference, collaborating across diverse stakeholders to deliver better futures for students and communities.

Key Responsibilities Will include:

• Champion the integration of Indigenous perspectives, shaping inclusive and culturally responsive career development programs

• Collaborate with academic and professional teams to co-design impactful learning experiences for diverse student cohorts

• Lead the creation of engaging digital learning resources, from online modules to innovative platforms and content

• Provide trusted advice on embedding Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing into student engagement and employability initiatives

• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating programs, using insights to enhance accessibility, impact, and student outcomes

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet. 

About You   

The University of Queensland considers that to perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. 

• Completion of an undergraduate degree, with three to four years’ experience in a relevant area or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

• Proven experience embedding Indigenous perspectives and culturally responsive approaches into learning design or program development

• Strong capability in digital learning design, including experience working with platforms such as LMS and online content tools

• The ability to collaborate across diverse teams and influence stakeholders in complex environments

• Experience managing multiple projects and using data to drive continuous improvement

• An understanding of higher education and student employability initiatives (desirable).

About UQ 

As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside bright minds from around the world, united by a shared commitment to creating a better world. Excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and staff are supported through a wide range of benefits, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, salary packaging, and cultural leave. 

UQ is committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ learning, discovery and engagement, and to playing a leading role in reconciliation in Australia. Guided by our Strategic Plan, Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy, we work in partnership with communities to embed reconciliation across our operations. You will be supported to connect with vibrant staff networks, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network, and your cultural identity will be respected, valued and embraced. 

Interested? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Aaron Ruutz on [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted. 

Other Information  

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.  

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623. 

Applications close Monday 20 July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R- 65786).