Learning Technologist
LEARNING TECHNOLOGIST
We are supporting a leading higher education institution in the recruitment of a Learning Technologist to join a commercially focused education division delivering global programmes to thousands of students worldwide. This role will support the delivery of existing degree programmes while also contributing to a major transformation of online and distance learning provision.
This is a unique opportunity to be involved in shaping future platform design, learning approaches, and programme delivery within an ambitious and innovative environment.
LEARNING TECHNOLOGIST ROLE:
At Australasian Recruitment Company we are committed to an Equal Opportunities policy and make employment decisions by matching business needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities) gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We are supporting a leading higher education institution in the recruitment of a Learning Technologist to join a commercially focused education division delivering global programmes to thousands of students worldwide. This role will support the delivery of existing degree programmes while also contributing to a major transformation of online and distance learning provision.
This is a unique opportunity to be involved in shaping future platform design, learning approaches, and programme delivery within an ambitious and innovative environment.
LEARNING TECHNOLOGIST ROLE:
- Setting up, managing and maintaining course spaces across VLEs to ensure accurate, accessible and compliant content
- Supporting academics to update subject guides, create resources and set up VLE activities, including webinars, quizzes and forums
- Liaising with external partners to support VLE delivery and ensure a high‑quality student experience
- Developing and enhancing digital learning resources and collaborating with internal teams to maintain online content
- Responding to technical queries from staff and students, and providing up‑to‑date training and guidance resources
- Designing and delivering live training sessions for staff and students
- Using project‑management best practices to maintain trackers, complete tasks on time and implement process improvements
- Monitoring global trends in digital learning and contributing ideas and improvements to Global Programmes initiatives
- Collaborating closely with academics and internal departments to develop, repurpose, and maintain online content.
- Maintaining VLEs and related learning and assessment platforms.
- Holding a degree or equivalent professional experience in learning technology, digital education or a related field
- Communicating technical concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences
- Supporting VLEs such as Moodle or Canvas within a higher‑education context
- Proficient in HTML
- Understanding learning technologies and their application in online and blended learning
- Applying accessibility standards, digital content quality assurance and best practice in learning design
- Providing technical support, troubleshooting and training for staff and students
- Analysing problems, identifying solutions and working independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external teams
At Australasian Recruitment Company we are committed to an Equal Opportunities policy and make employment decisions by matching business needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities) gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.