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Curriculum and Learning Development Specialist


Company : Mental Health First Aid International


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-10-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Curriculum and Learning Development Specialist We are seeking a full-time permanent team member who can contribute to developing and enhancing high-quality, evidence-based mental health education programs for diverse audiences. About the role As a Curriculum and Learning Development Specialist, you will independently create learning experiences and design and build online learning products essential to our program offerings. Key responsibilities Development of contemporary learning experiences that: Serve diverse communities including adult, youth, and teen learners. Are delivered across multiple modalities including in-person, blended and online formats. Design eLearning content using appropriate digital tools and platforms. Embedding principles of diversity, equity, and cultural safety into all aspects of curriculum design. Support the integration of accessibility standards across the curriculum by establishing best practice, providing guidance on inclusive design, and ensuring course materials meet various accessibility requirements. Support the regular review and enhancement of existing programs by incorporating new evidence and guidelines, emerging trends in learning, pedagogy and technology, and instructor and participant feedback. Collaborate with subject matter experts, including those with lived experience, to create content that is grounded in authentic, diverse perspectives, supporting relevance, safety, and meaningful impact. About you With a commitment to evidence-based practice in mental health, you will have: Tertiary Qualifications in adult learning, instructional / curriculum design or other relevant discipline or equivalent experience in higher education or mental health settings. Minimum 4+ years experience in curriculum design using contemporary learning centred approaches. Excellent writing skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging, and inclusive learning content tailored to diverse audiences and delivery formats, including blended and online. High-level technical proficiency in designing eLearning content using appropriate digital tools and platforms (e.g., EVOLVE, Articulate, Canvas). Working knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG). Understanding of evidence-based education, with the ability to design curriculum that adheres to organisational guidelines and draws on additional sources such as national studies and expert advice. Culture and Benefits Our Diversity Statement: We embrace our differences as we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including people with lived and living experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people of all ethnicities, faith, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation and gender identity. Benefits Hybrid work for Melbourne based staff Flexible working conditions Salary Packaging entitlements (pay less tax) and employee discounts at popular retailers Generous leave provisions including extra paid leave over the Christmas/New Year Period Ongoing opportunities for Professional Development Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support The opportunity to contribute to an organisation that is working towards a world where we all have the skills, knowledge and confidence to help someone experiencing a mental health problem. How to Apply To apply for this position, forward a cover letter and your resume to [email protected]. A copy of the position description can be found at To discuss the role, contact Carol Linley, Curriculum Manager, [email protected]. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Training, Education, and Research Industries Non-profit Organizations and Education Administration Programs Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Salary range: A$102,926.00-A$114,545.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr