Associate Learning Designer - (06 roles & Third-Party Contract)

***3-month third-party contract ***

RMIT Vietnam is seeking a contingent worker for the Associate Learning Designer. While the position is advertised by RMIT Vietnam, the successful candidate will be employed and managed by an external service provider, who will be responsible for the labour contract.

WHY JOIN RMIT VIETNAM?

At RMIT Vietnam, international exposure meets real-world impact through strong industry and government collaboration. Working at RMIT means building a meaningful career while creating impact in a high-performing environment.

Further insight into our mission, impact and global connections is available in the RMIT Vietnam Profile.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Learning Designer supports the Learning Design team to create engaging online and blended learning experiences in the Learning Management System (Canvas) as part of a new digital uplift project. The Associate Learning Designer will work closely with the Learning Designers, Senior Learning Designers and Multimedia Designers to co-design blended learning experiences that are Active, Authentic and Applied.

Reports directly to: Manager, Online Learning

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Partner with academic stakeholders to influence and guide best-practice course design and facilitation skills for blended and online learning.
• Champion and ensure that all content adheres to RMIT VN learning design, UX, accessibility, copyright, and style guide standards.
• Interpret and make sense of advanced academic content to design learning sequences and activities that support the achievement of learning outcomes
• Design and build learning experiences through an inclusive design lens, ensuring content is representative, equitable, and accessible to a diverse student cohort.
• Construct learning experiences that actively promote interaction, social presence, and community among students and between students and faculty.
• Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies within learning design workflows to enhance operational efficiency and develop innovative instructional assets.
• Ensure all digital content and sequences directly support student achievement of defined course outcomes.
• Use a range of authoring and multimedia tools to build out complex learning sequences within the Canvas LMS.
• Build and format LMS pages using HTML, including the setup of course shells, assignments, and structural elements according to the style guide.
• Apply rigorous standards to all digital content to ensure WCAG 2.0 AA compliance.
• Carry out other duties as required to support the University’s evolving needs.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in a field related to Education, Communication, Design, or Technology.
• Knowledge of pedagogical principles within higher education, specifically relating to blended, online, and inclusive learning design.
• Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholder behaviour to achieve high-quality educational outcomes.
• •Advanced English communication skills (written and spoken) with the ability to make sense of complex academic content and articulate design concepts clearly to non-experts.
• Familiarity with a range of learning management systems (ideally Canvas) and learning technologies. Basic to intermediate knowledge of HTML and CSS is an advantage.
• A proactive attitude with a demonstrated ability to pick up new ideas, AI tools, and emerging technologies quickly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with peers and academic stakeholders, including the capacity to give and receive constructive professional feedback.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and manage tasks effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the RMIT Behavioural Capability Framework (Connectedness, Commitment to Excellence, Imagination and Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Agility).
• Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position, as per the RMIT Behavioural Capability
• Framework (Connectedness, Commitment to Excellence – Improve and Simplify; Imagination and Innovation;Impact; Inclusion; Agility).
• Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position, RMIT Values and RMIT Leadership Model.

Additional Information

• Contract duration: 03 months
• Working location: Saigon South Campus
• Highly competitive gross salary
• Annual leave: 1 day per working month
• Private Insurance
• Online library and supportive and collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this role, it is mandatory to submit both a resume and a cover letter. Please click on the 'Apply' link provided in this Job Ads to initiate the application process.

Please note that we will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please apply as soon as possible.

Compliance Requirements

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS General 6.0 (or equivalent CEST 150). 

Further guidance will be provided during the recruitment process

To be eligible for this position you must be a Vietnamese citizen.  Applications received from non-Vietnamese candidates will not be considered.

RMIT UNIVERSITY COMMITMENT

RMIT is committed to the rights of students and staff to be safe, respected, valued, and treated as an equal in their place of study and work. All staff are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a safer community. While carrying out their role, staff are in a position of trust with students. Staff have a duty of care to report wellbeing concerns about students through the designated channels and uphold the code of conduct. RMIT Vietnam expects all staff members to comply with its Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• Please ensure that your application is submitted through our Workday system on the RMIT Careers page. We do not accept applications through other means.
• RMIT Vietnam will never request any fees or payments during the application process. Be vigilant about scams asking for payment to apply.
• For any questions or support, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

#RMITVietnam

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community.  As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us