Job Description
Learning Design Specialist (Up to 11 Months Temporary Opportunity)
Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
Job reference number: 101261
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: $137551.0-$154055.0
You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.
You're future focused and know how important it is to create and deliver designs that shape user experiences. You'll help us leverage emerging technologies to transform the way whole communities interact.
In this role, you'll:
This role is a part of a team delivering the Digital Systems Program – a major transformation implementing European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 across the NSW rail network, impacting Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink.
As a Learning Design Specialist in the Digital Systems Program, you will research, write, and design high-quality, engaging learning products to support the successful implementation of ETCS. You’ll work on a wide range of technical and operational learning solutions targeting Train Crew, Engineers, Maintainers, and Rail Operations experts, while also developing training around new business processes and supporting change adoption across the workforce.
work in an Agile environment to design and deliver blended learning solutions, including facilitated classroom training, interactive self-paced eLearning, as well as technology-enhanced experiences.
design, write, and build innovative and practical learning solutions that support behavioural and technical change in a complex, safety-critical environment—balancing consistency, customisation, compliance, and user engagement in a rapidly evolving program context.
work closely with Subject Matter Experts, project teams, and operational stakeholders to identify learning objectives and translate complex technical content into clear, learner-friendly materials that meet both regulatory and client-specific requirements.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will:
be an experienced (3+ years) instructional designer and content developer across industries such as transport, safety, infrastructure, or regulated environments
have demonstrated ability to translate technical content into high-impact, learner-focused training that meets the needs of diverse learners, while aligning to strict safety and compliance standards
be recognised as a trusted collaborator and creative problem-solver, skilled at designing modern, blended learning solutions with a high attention to detail
can demonstrate application of adult learning principles, stakeholder engagement, and the delivery of training in large-scale change programs
advanced skills in MS Office (particularly Word and PowerPoint), Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise), and video editing software (Vyond or similar)
ideally have experience working to VET accredited standards and holding a Certificate IV TAE (or above)
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.
This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days.
What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now!
Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday, 10 August 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact VRITEKA.NAGPAL2@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Need some help with your application? Take a look at our application tips video series.
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Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
Job reference number: 101261
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: $137551.0-$154055.0
You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.
You're future focused and know how important it is to create and deliver designs that shape user experiences. You'll help us leverage emerging technologies to transform the way whole communities interact.
In this role, you'll:
This role is a part of a team delivering the Digital Systems Program – a major transformation implementing European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 across the NSW rail network, impacting Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink.
As a Learning Design Specialist in the Digital Systems Program, you will research, write, and design high-quality, engaging learning products to support the successful implementation of ETCS. You’ll work on a wide range of technical and operational learning solutions targeting Train Crew, Engineers, Maintainers, and Rail Operations experts, while also developing training around new business processes and supporting change adoption across the workforce.
work in an Agile environment to design and deliver blended learning solutions, including facilitated classroom training, interactive self-paced eLearning, as well as technology-enhanced experiences.
design, write, and build innovative and practical learning solutions that support behavioural and technical change in a complex, safety-critical environment—balancing consistency, customisation, compliance, and user engagement in a rapidly evolving program context.
work closely with Subject Matter Experts, project teams, and operational stakeholders to identify learning objectives and translate complex technical content into clear, learner-friendly materials that meet both regulatory and client-specific requirements.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will:
be an experienced (3+ years) instructional designer and content developer across industries such as transport, safety, infrastructure, or regulated environments
have demonstrated ability to translate technical content into high-impact, learner-focused training that meets the needs of diverse learners, while aligning to strict safety and compliance standards
be recognised as a trusted collaborator and creative problem-solver, skilled at designing modern, blended learning solutions with a high attention to detail
can demonstrate application of adult learning principles, stakeholder engagement, and the delivery of training in large-scale change programs
advanced skills in MS Office (particularly Word and PowerPoint), Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise), and video editing software (Vyond or similar)
ideally have experience working to VET accredited standards and holding a Certificate IV TAE (or above)
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.
This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days.
What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now!
Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday, 10 August 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact VRITEKA.NAGPAL2@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Need some help with your application? Take a look at our application tips video series.
#LI-Hybrid
Job Segment: Compliance, Learning, Temporary, Web Design, Law, Legal, Human Resources, Contract, Creative
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