APS 6 level Senior Training Design Officer

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced APS6 level Senior Training Design Officer to support the design, development and continuous improvement of culturally safe training programs located in DEAKIN CANBERRA ACT. This position plays a key role in uplifting capability across the organisation, with a strong focus on supporting positive outcomes for First Nations people with disability.

This is an Identified position requiring demonstrated commitment to cultural safety and responsiveness.

About the Role

• Develop culturally safe, engaging and inclusive training packages aligned with workforce needs.
• Apply adult learning and instructional design principles to create high-quality learning experiences.
• Co-design training materials in partnership with First Nations stakeholders to ensure relevance and cultural integrity.
• Produce a range of learning resources including facilitator guides, participant materials, eLearning and induction content.
• Support piloting, evaluation, and continuous improvement of training programs.
• Participate in governance, reporting, and project coordination activities.
• Represent the branch in relevant forums and contribute to culturally safe workforce capability uplift.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $60.26 per hour, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
• 12% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning.
• Start date ASAP, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
• Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, culturally safe learning initiatives that support First Nations people with disability.
• Work in a collaborative environment committed to wellbeing, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Engage with a broad range of stakeholders across HR, L&D and operational teams.
• Strengthen your expertise in co-design and culturally responsive capability development.

About You
You will be a values-driven learning professional with:

• Demonstrated experience in instructional design, adult learning and training development.
• Strong understanding of cultural safety and First Nations perspectives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate complex projects effectively
• Commitment to inclusive practices, trauma‑informed approaches and continuous improvement
• Relevant qualifications in education, training, HR or related fields (TAE40122 highly desirable).
• Experience working with First Nations communities highly regarded.

Please note you do need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN for this Federal Government role
Positions close for submissions at COB TUESDAY 24th FEBRUARY 2026.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.