Learning Designer

Full time, maximum term contract to Mid-2024, working from home and Parkville Office  

• Opportunity to work with a wide range of interesting and passionate health and education stakeholders
• Work on educational programs with important and game-changing purpose in the cancer health sector
• Fabulous opportunity to further develop your own skills within a supportive and truly fun-loving team
• Market salary with generous NFP salary packaging available
• As an alliance of 10 research, academic and clinical organisations, the VCCC Alliance supported by funding from the Victorian Government, continues its ground breaking work developing and implementing innovative programs aimed to improve outcomes for patients with cancer.

About the Opportunity

This new role is an exciting opportunity for an educational content designer with experience in blended design and development and a passion for learning-centred educational principles. We are seeking a highly organised and skilled operator who naturally works collaboratively to achieve results. As the Learning Designer you will be responsible for two key educational programs:

1.       the development and implementation of the Leading for Impact program, one of the 10 programs of work that make up the VCCC Alliance Strategic Program Plan, 2020-2024 (SPP); and

2.       the review of the Master of Cancer Sciences program, an online course of study developed with our partner, the University of Melbourne’s, Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education (MSPACE) team.

As an integral member of our dynamic and fun-loving Education team, this role will appeal to you if you enjoy multi-tasking in a fluid fast-paced environment. You will also gain satisfaction from working with a wide and interesting range of colleagues and stakeholders, collaborating with them for needs analysis and for their content expertise, teaching skill and program input. Stakeholders from the VCCC Alliance and beyond will include academics and facilitators, oncology clinicians, researchers, allied health professionals and consumers.  

Key Responsibilities

This role is responsible, along with Education team colleagues and stakeholders, to scope, prioritise and manage the development and delivery of the multiple educational activities associated with the Masters and Leading for Impact programs, along with supporting and contributing to the many educational products the team develops and delivers, including:  

• Assisting in setting strategies across VCCC Alliance education products and course portfolio to ensure products are both innovative and utilise fit-for-purpose learning design principles
• Provide technical and developmental support and training for teaching staff and subject matter experts to enhance their skill and awareness in and of the design of student-centred learning experiences informed by evidence-based strategies and resources
• Actively consult and liaise with VCCC Alliance member stakeholders, steering groups, Chairs, University of Melbourne and MSPACE staff, consumers, and other key stakeholders to support and achieve the objectives of the Master of Cancer Sciences program
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  Managing the review of the 10 subjects of the Master of Cancer Sciences, working closely with the Course Convenor, Subject Coordinators and subject matter experts, to ensure the subjects are consistent and cohesive, relevant and up to date content
• Coordinate workshops, meetings, events, and teleconferences pertaining to the Leading for Impact program, designed to drive and meet the goals of the program, in communication with the Steering Group Co-Chairs:
  -  Work collaboratively with alliance partners and multiple cohorts within the cancer health workforce to develop a leadership course and other learning experiences such as microlearning, online modules, and webinars
• Prepare quality communication materials, reports, and presentations to support the program planning, implementation, and evaluation requirements 
• Contribute to the innovation and development of VCCC Alliance educational offerings by monitoring demand trends to inform content and course development strategy, and monitoring evaluation and implementation of new program initiatives.
   

About You

You will bring your highly organised, proactive and energetic approach to everything you do.  As an experienced and professional learning designer you will be used to managing multiple priorities. You will enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders and you will be a calm and considerate communicator, comfortable as a central point of contact to keep things on track. You will be in your happy place working at a fast pace in a fluid environment, enjoying the challenge of being creative and resourceful while working collaboratively with stakeholders to manage the delivery of high-quality and cutting-edge educational programs.

You will have:

·       Experience in learner-centred design and e-learning educational content development

·       Experience in evaluating a variety of both face to face and e-learning educational events

·       Background working with a range of stakeholders, from clinicians and researchers to academics and students, with well-practiced relationship management skill

·       Proven organisational ability with experience in prioritising effectively across multiple projects and organising others to an agreed schedule

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including PowerPoint).  A level of skill using an LMS, and/or online tools such as Canvas, visme, canva or the like is desirable

What’s on Offer?

·       Flexible work arrangements, a hybrid model with laptop and ergonomic reimbursements for your home setup

·       Family-friendly workplace with flexible hours available along with 48/52 options

·       15 days of personal / carer’s leave

·       Personal development plan and opportunities for stretch and learning both on the job and via structured course

·       Work with a close-knit, fun, friendly and passionate team, with opportunities to continue your own development in health education from and with a team of highly talented educators

·       Solid market salary boosted by NFP salary packaging and tax-free meals/accommodation card

·       Supportive team environment and inclusive culture with clear vision and inspiring strategic direction

Our Values

·       Better Together we connect and support to empower sustainable change

·       Integrity we are respectful of the cancer community and accountable for our contribution

·       Bold we cultivate ideas and dare to innovate

·       Patient-Centred we place patients with cancer at the centre of all we do

·       For All we champion equity of cancer care for every Victorian

Equity & Inclusion

The VCCC Alliance values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment, free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, bullying, vilification and victimisation.

We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply to this position and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. In the spirit of reconciliation, the VCCC Alliance acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the lands on which we carry out our work across Victoria and we recognise and value their continuing cultural heritage, beliefs and deep connection with the land and waters. 

Contact for Enquiries: 

For further information regarding the role, please contact Kyleigh Smith, Associate Head of Education [email protected].

If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know in your application.

Secondment: With the ongoing objective of enhancing relationships with our alliance partners, this position may be able to be arranged as a secondment within a VCCC Alliance partner organisation. Employees within the VCCC Alliance are also encouraged to contact Christine Morton, Head of People and Culture VCCC Alliance, [email protected]  to explore the possibility of a suitable arrangement.

TO APPLY:

Download position description.

Applicants must have permanent residency to be considered. As VCCC Alliance is located within a hospital, triple vaccination is required prior to commencement, unless exempt.

To be considered for this role please send your CV and a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria covered in the Position Description.

All applications must be lodged via SEEK by 11:59pm Thursday 7 July 2022.  The closing date may be brought forward if applications meeting the key selection criteria are received in advance of this date.