Learning Designer

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive : on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses : Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Learning Designer, you will :

• Be part of a national initiative transforming disability inclusion in health professions education.
• Design and deliver inclusive, accessible learning experiences for educators across Australia and New Zealand.
• Collaborate with experts to create multimedia training resources, workshops, and case studies.
• Apply evidence-based learning design to support sustainable change in health education.
• Work flexibly in a dynamic, cross-institutional team committed to equity and innovation.

To be successful, you’ll have :

• Hold a relevant degree with experience or possess extensive specialist knowledge in learning design or related fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in inclusive learning design, including Universal Design for Learning principles.
• Proven ability to design effective teaching, learning, and assessment materials, especially in health professions education.
• Skilled in facilitating inclusive workshops across digital, face-to-face, and blended environments.
• Capable of applying quality assurance processes and contributing to educational research and data analysis.

Here's how to apply :

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

We want you to have the best opportunity to show us your skills and experience. If there’s anything we can do to make the interview or application process more comfortable or accessible for you, please let us know.  We also encourage you to reach out to discuss flexible work arrangements.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Laura Gray - Associate Professor on

For a copy of the position description, please see below :

Learning Designer Health - HEW7.pdf

Applications for this position close on 23rd Nov 2025.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.