Learning Design Specialist (Kensington)

A Learning Design Specialist turns client needs into impactful communication training, this role blends creativity, speed, and collaboration to deliver measurable results. From crafting engaging course content to shaping tailored solutions, they work closely with clients and internal teams to transform briefs into high-quality, practical learning experiences which drives excellence across both face-to-face and online programs. About Us The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia’s premier training ground for future leaders and practitioners in the dramatic arts. Located at Kensington in Sydney, it is a Centre of excellence in education and training. NIDA is unique in the world for its practice-based and industry-relevant training in the range that it offers which includes Acting, Design, Costume, Properties and Objects, Technical Theatre and Stage Management, Scenic Construction, Writing for Performance, Directing and Cultural Leadership. About the Role This role designs and delivers engaging, client-focused short courses, taking full ownership from brief to delivery. Working closely with clients, tutors, and internal teams, it translates real needs into high-quality learning experiences. Thriving in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on execution, collaboration, and exceptional delivery standards. About You A dynamic, commercially minded learning professional who designs and delivers practical, applied training in fast-paced, client-facing environments. Adaptable and detail-driven, they blend performance techniques with contemporary learning methods, communicate with clarity, and collaborate confidently to deliver inclusive, high-impact outcomes. Please download the full position description ( for more information about this role. This is a full-time 2-year contract. The base annual salary is $87,737 + 12% Superannuation, based on a 38-hour working week. Please include a brief cover letter that demonstrates your understanding of and capacity to undertake the role, including your ability to meet the selection criteria. Closing Date: 5:00pm, Tuesday 30 June 2026 Only applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Considerations
- You are required to have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role. This role is not suited to a working holiday visa holder.
- A valid Working with Children Check for NSW is essential. Having one or being willing to get one and to support and implement NIDA’s Child Safe Strategies is necessary to undertake this role. Further Information For further information about this role, please contact Terri Martin at ************@nida.edu.au As part of NIDA's commitment to equity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify with historically excluded communities such as First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQI+ and people with disability. All applications will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3s536y