Digital Learning Designer

• Multiple Full-time, Fixed-Term positions for 2 Years at HEW Level 6
• Based at Western’s Kingswood (Penrith) campus, with flexible working arrangements
• Salary: $97,693 – $104,713 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading

Build quality Blackboard Ultra sites that support consistent, accessible and sustainable digital learning.

The Opportunity
You will support Western Sydney University’s transition to the Blackboard Ultra LMS environment by building and updating high-quality subject sites using approved learning designs, templates, digital tools and institutional quality standards.

You will work under guidance from Learning Experience staff and discipline teams to ensure LMS sites are accurate, accessible, well structured and aligned to University requirements. You will apply sound technical capability, attention to detail and a service focused approach to support consistent digital learning experiences across subjects and programs.

You will also provide practical, hands-on support to academic staff, helping them build confidence in maintaining, adapting and creating digital content, assessments and learning activities. You will contribute to progress tracking, quality assurance checks, staff training records and the coordination of assigned LMS uplift activities.

What Success Looks Like:

• Blackboard Ultra sites are built and updated accurately using approved templates, standards and instructional specifications.
• LMS sites are accessible, well structured and aligned to institutional requirements for digital quality and student experience.
• Academic staff receive clear, practical support to build, edit and maintain Ultra content, assessments and learning activities.
• First level Blackboard Ultra issues are resolved where possible and escalated appropriately when required.
• Site build progress, training needs and quality assurance checks are tracked and reported accurately.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You
You will bring practical experience in digital learning environments, strong attention to detail and the ability to support staff through clear, service focused guidance. You will also have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in digital learning, educational technology, multimedia or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience using learning management systems and content authoring tools to build, structure and maintain digital learning content.
• Ability to follow detailed learning design documentation, templates and quality standards with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting or training staff in digital platforms, with the ability to explain technical tasks in clear, accessible language.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and service focused approach.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Kristin Wiese, Director Learning Experience via K.Wiese@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1259I in your email.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 24th May 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your fulltime working rights in Australia for the full term of the appointment at time of application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.

All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy.