Job Description
Your role
At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.
You'll be a part of our Leadership & Learning (L&L) team based in either our Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane office. In this role, you will play a crucial part in driving the firm's digital strategy, establishing best practice and embedding digital learning throughout our curriculum.
We're looking for a Learning Experience Designer who knows that great learning isn't about content creation - it's about behaviour change. Someone who can collaborate, design, build, curate and influence. Someone excited about solving hard capability problems in a fast moving digital environment.
The role will offer you a dynamic and supportive team and environment, where you'll have the opportunity to directly apply your expertise and experience from day one.
Responsibilities of this role include:
Learning design
Design end-to-end digital learning experiences, from needs analysis and learning architecture through to build, launch, and iteration.
Design and develop visually engaging learning content using modern authoring tools.
Facilitate training by leveraging a wide range of learning modalities, e.g., in-person facilitation sessions, virtual training sessions and asynchronous learning, to cater to different learning preferences to ensure impact
Establish and maintain design standards, authoring templates and quality frameworks that define what good looks like for the firm.
Apply principles from andragogy, learning science and innovative learning design to create experiences that change behaviour, not just transfer information.
Measure and assess the effectiveness of learning initiatives using data and learner insights.
Act as an SME on content design, integrating external best practice and the latest thinking
Stakeholder engagement
Partner with stakeholders to understand learner needs and co-design engaging learning design solutions.
Collaborate with SMEs and teams
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing stakeholder expectations with design quality and delivery timelines.
Mentor and influence colleagues and stakeholders, raising the overall standard of learning design across the firm.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. At Allens we have a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% from home. We would be happy to discuss any other flexible working arrangements that best support you.
About you
You will have:
Significant experience in training, learning and development or related roles
Demonstrated experience designing digital and blended learning (beyond elearning)
Relevant bachelor's degree and/or postgraduate study
Practical experience using authoring and design tools
Familiarity with learning management systems
Understanding of UX, human-centred design and inclusive design
Experience managing projects and competing priorities using structured tools and methodologies
Curiosity, creativity and love experimenting with new ideas and ways of working
Strong interpersonal skills (i.e., listening, coaching, negotiating, influencing)
Ability to navigate a complex stakeholder environment and build relationships
A desire to learn, grow, and mentor others
Your development
In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.
Our perks
Our benefits include:
Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.
Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.
Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.
How to apply?
We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"!
At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, ****** orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [email protected]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at [email protected]. The right role for you might be just around the corner!
At Allens, we've been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia. The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession. We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around them.
Through our alliance with Linklaters, we work in a global network of 40 offices in 25 countries. Our size and global reach provide exceptional opportunities for career development, including both on-the-job learning and formal training and development opportunities.
Our commitment to high performance is balanced with a focus on wellbeing, with a culture that's inclusive, supportive and collaborative. We prioritise connection and value the unique contribution of everyone at the firm.
We're proud to hold some of the world's longest ongoing client relationships, stretching back more than 180 years.
At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.
You'll be a part of our Leadership & Learning (L&L) team based in either our Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane office. In this role, you will play a crucial part in driving the firm's digital strategy, establishing best practice and embedding digital learning throughout our curriculum.
We're looking for a Learning Experience Designer who knows that great learning isn't about content creation - it's about behaviour change. Someone who can collaborate, design, build, curate and influence. Someone excited about solving hard capability problems in a fast moving digital environment.
The role will offer you a dynamic and supportive team and environment, where you'll have the opportunity to directly apply your expertise and experience from day one.
Responsibilities of this role include:
Learning design
Design end-to-end digital learning experiences, from needs analysis and learning architecture through to build, launch, and iteration.
Design and develop visually engaging learning content using modern authoring tools.
Facilitate training by leveraging a wide range of learning modalities, e.g., in-person facilitation sessions, virtual training sessions and asynchronous learning, to cater to different learning preferences to ensure impact
Establish and maintain design standards, authoring templates and quality frameworks that define what good looks like for the firm.
Apply principles from andragogy, learning science and innovative learning design to create experiences that change behaviour, not just transfer information.
Measure and assess the effectiveness of learning initiatives using data and learner insights.
Act as an SME on content design, integrating external best practice and the latest thinking
Stakeholder engagement
Partner with stakeholders to understand learner needs and co-design engaging learning design solutions.
Collaborate with SMEs and teams
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing stakeholder expectations with design quality and delivery timelines.
Mentor and influence colleagues and stakeholders, raising the overall standard of learning design across the firm.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. At Allens we have a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% from home. We would be happy to discuss any other flexible working arrangements that best support you.
About you
You will have:
Significant experience in training, learning and development or related roles
Demonstrated experience designing digital and blended learning (beyond elearning)
Relevant bachelor's degree and/or postgraduate study
Practical experience using authoring and design tools
Familiarity with learning management systems
Understanding of UX, human-centred design and inclusive design
Experience managing projects and competing priorities using structured tools and methodologies
Curiosity, creativity and love experimenting with new ideas and ways of working
Strong interpersonal skills (i.e., listening, coaching, negotiating, influencing)
Ability to navigate a complex stakeholder environment and build relationships
A desire to learn, grow, and mentor others
Your development
In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.
Our perks
Our benefits include:
Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.
Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.
Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.
How to apply?
We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"!
At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, ****** orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [email protected]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at [email protected]. The right role for you might be just around the corner!
At Allens, we've been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia. The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession. We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around them.
Through our alliance with Linklaters, we work in a global network of 40 offices in 25 countries. Our size and global reach provide exceptional opportunities for career development, including both on-the-job learning and formal training and development opportunities.
Our commitment to high performance is balanced with a focus on wellbeing, with a culture that's inclusive, supportive and collaborative. We prioritise connection and value the unique contribution of everyone at the firm.
We're proud to hold some of the world's longest ongoing client relationships, stretching back more than 180 years.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Learning Experience Designer position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
