Learning Experience Designer Graduate (Targeted)

• Full time, fixed term role until end of June 2027
• Be valued for your technical design knowledge within a collaborative team environment
• Base Salary $93,345 + 17% superannuation 

Indigenous Targeted Role 

This is a Targeted Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. 

About the opportunity

The Learning Designer Graduate takes a learner-centred approach and contributes to projects that design, build, test, implement and evaluate educational experience that enhance the student experience. The successful applicant will draw on their recently acquired user experience knowledge and skills to contribute to the ongoing innovation of learning experiences and services. This position assists other designers to design and deliver solutions that facilitate the sustainable and scalable delivery of skill development and student experience programs. The Learning Designer Graduate will be a recent graduate of an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in educational design, e-learning, design computing or user experience design.

About you

• demonstrated capability to work with others to reach common goals, sharing information, supporting and building positive and constructive relationships
• strong problem solving and adaptability skills displaying independent judgement, initiative, and creativity that can be applied successfully in a collaborative team-based work environment
• sound organisational and analytical skills along with excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and influencing skills
• demonstrated ability to successfully manage a busy workload and achieve agreed outcomes, with the ability to initiate projects and opportunities that have the potential to improve outcomes and performance of the work area
• demonstrated ability to maintain skills, knowledge and experience to innovate practices, processes and/or procedures at work
• the ability to work independently and understand and respond to changing priorities and trends in the Library and University environments
• demonstrated coding skills, with HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript experience preferred.
• proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Premier, InDesign) to create graphics, edit videos and design wireframes

Why work with us 

We are committed to creating a culturally safe, supportive and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff. 

Key benefits include: 

• generous cultural leave and flexible working arrangements 

• access to Indigenous professional and career development programs, including mentoring, leadership programs, and development funding 

• participation in an internal Indigenous staff network, providing cultural connection, peer support and professional development opportunities 

• YURA network (promoting sharing of experiences, and professional support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff members) 

• tax-efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations 

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Riviera Son, Recruitment Operations by email to riviera.son@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Sunday 25 October 2026 11:59 PM