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Gymnastics in Australia includes the disciplines of Acrobatics, Aerobics, Gymnastics For All, KinderGym, Parkour, Men’s Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline, and Women’s Artistic. Providing services to 500+ clubs, 7000+ accredited coaches and judges, 800,000+ participants, and gymnastics fans, the Gymnastics Australia (GA) team is comprised of gymnastics experts, sport management and business leaders. With the head office located in the thriving sports precinct at Albert Park in Melbourne, GA also hosts National Training Centres at the AIS in Canberra and in Brisbane that work to facilitate high performance pathways and support Australian gymnasts to compete at international benchmark events including World Cups, World Championships, the Commonwealth Games and the Olympic Games.

The Learning Designer is responsible for delivering exceptional learning experiences to the Gymnastics Community. Primarily focused on Coach and Judge education, the Learning Designer will develop and maintain Gymnastics Australia’s suite of learning resources. Utilising instructional design documentation and content supplied by subject matter experts, the role develops engaging, interactive and accessible courses, resources and assessments. The role is also instrumental in maintaining and enhancing GA’s existing suite of courses and resources, leveraging new technologies and innovative learning strategies to increase candidate engagement and enjoyment.

The Learning Designer reports to the Head of Workforce Development and is a key member of the Member Services team, which provides exceptional customer service to the Gymnastics Community, national and state staff, and ensures that the products and services offered by Gymnastics Australia positively contribute to the growth of gymnastics in Australia. The team deliver coach and judge learning and development as well as facility and club development support, working in close collaboration with State and Territory (STA) staff. The team is dedicated to the growth and development of every Gymsport, working in partnership with National Gymsport Commissions and ensuring that organisational resources are focused on what matters most.

To be considered for this role you will have demonstrated experience developing engaging eLearning resources, with the ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders to obtain technical subject information and translate into relevant course content and online learning modules.

Whilst tertiary qualifications in digital design, education, training and assessment or similar would be an advantage; more important is the ability to manage your time effectively, planning and delivering multiple programs, resources and materials and projects consecutively on time and on budget. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Articulate 360 (Rise, Storyline) is essential.

Candidates must have strong people and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and swiftly build relationships and trust with subject matter experts (coaches and judges) of all levels, as well as providing optimal customer service to a diverse range of stakeholders and volunteers, in particular the Education staff based in each of the State and Territory Associations.

Whilst experience in sport is not considered essential, a background in gymnastics, or a coaching and/or judging accreditation in any sport would be looked upon favourably.

The Learning Designer will join a team located across Australia, including specific team members based in Perth and Adelaide. While the role can be based at Gymnastics Australia’s office in Albert Park, Melbourne, merit candidates located anywhere within Australia will be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity to vault your career into the exciting sport industry. If this sounds like your ‘perfect 10’ then apply now!