Learning Design Manager

• Job number: 2236
• Location: Flemington VIC, Geelong VIC, East Victoria Park WA (can be located at any of these locations) 
• Employment Status: Full Time Permanent - Hybrid WFO/WFH
• Classification: Common Law Contract ($86,000 - $95,000 base + super + salary packaging options)

About the Role

We’re looking for a strong, adaptable leader to join our vibrant and supportive team as a Learning Design Manager, working across the Activ and genU RTOs. This hybrid role is based in VIC or WA and offers the chance to combine people-first leadership with a sharp focus on results, empowering your team to thrive while maintaining compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team across multiple locations, fostering a team culture that’s caring, collaborative, and high-performing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance student experience, engagement and retention.
• Oversee and guide your team in managing industry and community partnerships to secure compliant, meaningful placements, maintain program relevance, and support commercial growth.
• Ensure compliance with VET and RTO standards, with a strong focus on student support and outcomes.

About You

• Flexible, adaptable, and able to navigate change with confidence.
• Proven people leader who can inspire, guide, and develop a team. 
• Skilled at building positive, lasting relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Previous management experience in an RTO or similar environment.
• Broad VET sector knowledge, including compliance, student supports, and placements.
• TAE40122 (or equivalent) is desirable.

Join an amazing team that genuinely cares about making a difference. We put people first – whether that’s our students, our community, or our team. If you’re ready to bring your leadership skills to a role where you can make a real impact, apply now.

For You!

genU staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
• Increase your Take Home Pay: Non-for-Profit Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.
• Employee Discount Program: save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI. 
• Discount Study Scholarship: all genU employees are eligible for a 25% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University. 
• Employee Referral Program: refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period.
• Increased Leave Benefit: 15 personal leave days per annum and the option to purchase up to 4 weeks paid additional leave!

You will need the following or be willing to get:

• NDIS Screening Workers Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate of Completion

Ready to make a difference?

We are committed to supporting individuals throughout the recruitment and selection process, ensuring accessibility for all applicants. If you require adjustments or an alternate application format, please contact Amy Stewart at recruitment@genu.org.au (quoting the job title and number). 

For further details about the role, reach out to Anna Maree Alfirenko on 0438 809 862 or annamaree.alfirenko@genu.org.au 

Note: Current genU staff should apply via the staff intranet.