APS 6 - Learning Technologies Skills Manager

• $95,187 - $108,734 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Russell - ACT

The Role
As an APS 6 Learning Technologies Skills Manager within the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation’s (AGO) Training & Tradecraft Directorate, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities of the AGO workforce through the development and delivery of high-quality learning and development opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden and apply your technical, communication and leadership skills.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design, development and implementation of innovative eLearning and digital learning artefacts, which support various Training & Tradecraft service offerings.
• Provide governance and assurance of Learning Management Systems, including understanding and applying Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) in the work context.
• Apply experience and knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design concepts to synthesise complex information into simple, learnable chunks.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure the relevance, accuracy, and effectiveness of learning materials.
• Manage various projects, tasks, reporting, and competing priorities within deadlines and tight timeframes.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

About our Team
The Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO) is the lead agency for geospatial data, information, and intelligence, also known as Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) for Defence and government.

Our people make a vital contribution to protect the lives and safety of Australians at home and overseas by providing GEOINT to decision-makers at all levels. You would be working in a unique, challenging and dynamic environment. This vacancy is within the Training and Tradecraft Directorate, under the GEOINT Enterprise and Executive Branch.

Please note a merit pool may be established from this process to fill potential future opportunities over the next 12 months.

Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a high performing, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about learning and development and the professional growth of others.

You will demonstrate:

• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Totara or Moodle.
• Experience in design and development of eLearning (e.g. SCORM or xAPI).
• Proficiency in eLearning authoring tools, such as iSpring, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or Lectora.
• Knowledge of graphic design principles and ability to create visually appealing content.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• An ability to deliver engaging and interactive presentations to diverse audiences, effectively conveying complex concepts.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to a culture of continuous learning by motivating and developing others.
• A willingness to participate in learning and development growth opportunities, and professional development.

If you think you meet some of the above skills and attributes and are willing to develop further on the job, we would love to hear from you.