Learning Design Lead – NIDA Corporate Training

Join us as the Learning Design Lead and drive the innovation behind NIDA Corporate Training’s top-tier presentation programs and more.

About Us

The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia’s premier training ground for future leaders and practitioners in the dramatic arts. Located at Kensington in Sydney, it is a Centre of excellence in education and training. NIDA is unique in the world for its practice-based and industry-relevant training in the range that it offers which includes Acting, Design, Costume, Properties and Objects, Technical Theatre and Stage Management, Scenic Construction, Writing for Performance, Directing and Cultural Leadership.

About the Role

This role leads the Learning Design team at NIDA Corporate Training, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, commercially effective training programs aligned with client needs and industry trends. It involves managing and supporting a team of casual tutors to maintain a consistent and impactful participant experience across all programs. Key responsibilities include reviewing learning design outputs for quality and alignment, using training feedback and data to drive continuous improvement, and integrating current trends in communication and leadership training into program offerings. The role works closely with cross-functional teams, Business Development, Client Relationships, Operations, and Marketing, to ensure programs meet strategic goals. It also focuses on innovation, efficiency, tutor development, and effective resource planning to meet performance and financial targets.

About You

You are a seasoned learning and development professional with over five years’ experience in program management, team development, and training delivery. You have a proven track record of leading and coaching teams, designing effective learning programs, and aligning training initiatives with organisational goals. With strong stakeholder management and communication skills, you collaborate well across functions and excel at managing multiple priorities. You’re highly organised, tech-savvy, and committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and inclusive practices. Experience in leadership or communication training and familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce are valuable assets but not mandatory.

Please download the full position description here for more information about this role.

This is a full-time 2-year contract. The base annual salary is $120,000 + 12% Superannuation, based on a 38-hour working week.

Please include the following in your application a brief cover letter that demonstrates your understanding of and capacity to undertake the role, including your ability to meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 5:00pm, Tuesday 4th November 2025

Only applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Considerations:

• You are required to have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role. This role is not suited to a working holiday visa holder.
• A valid Working with Children Check for NSW is essential. Having one or being willing to get one and to support and implement NIDA’s Child Safe Strategies is necessary to undertake this role.

Further Information

For further information about this role, please contact Terri Martin, Head of NIDA Corporate: terri.martin@nida.edu.au

As part of NIDA’s commitment to equity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify with historically excluded communities such as First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQI+ and people with disability. All applications will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.