International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) and its associated ICMS provider brands (International Sport College Australia, Aspire English) are located in Manly and Sydney CBD. Our mission is to provide students with an exceptional education and the much-valued skills set to gain a competitive edge and exceed industry expectations in today's job market. By choosing to study at our Institution, students gain the practical, academic and professional experience they need to be career-ready by the day they graduate.

• Salary: $105,000-110,000 plus superannuation
• Contract: Full-time; Initial Fixed Term two years
• Location: Sydney, Northern Beaches (Manly), with flexibility for Sydney City Campus
• Design industry‑focused courses and subjects through assessment‑led and AI enabled learning

About the Role

At ICMS, learning is designed with purpose, grounded in academic quality, shaped by industry, and evolving with the world our graduates will enter. As artificial intelligence reshapes Industry and higher education, we are seeking an experienced, forward‑thinking Learning Designer (AI and Assessment) to help lead this transformation and ensure our subjects remain rigorous, relevant, and future‑focused. This is a rare opportunity to lead assessment led subject (re)development, influence institutional practice, and work at the intersection of pedagogy, industry relevance, and emerging technologies.

Why this role matters

Assessment drives learning and, at ICMS, we are rethinking assessment to ensure it is:

• authentic and industry focused
• academically rigorous and secure
• transparent and ethical in the use of AI
• aligned to programmatic assessment and constructive alignment

In this role, you will lead the redesign of subjects from the ground up, using backwards curriculum design to ensure learning outcomes, assessment, activities, and content work together to support meaningful student learning.

What you'll be doing

As a Learning Designer, you will:

• Lead subject redevelopment from concept to implementation, ensuring high quality, contemporary and assessment led learning design
• Design and transform authentic, industry aligned assessments, embedding clear guidance on AI use and academic integrity
• Champion the ethical and responsible use of AI in assessment design, feedback, and learning activities
• Ensure quality, consistency and compliance across subjects, aligned to ICMS frameworks, AQF requirements, Universal Design for Learning, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with academic leaders and teaching staff to facilitate design workshops, support capability building, and drive continuous improvement through feedback and learning analytics

About you

You are a learning design professional who is excited by the challenge of improving assessment and learning in a complex, real world higher education environment. You bring:

• A postgraduate qualification in education, learning design, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Strong expertise in course and subject (re)development
• Deep understanding of assessment design and backwards curriculum design
• Proven experience integrating AI considerations into assessment and learning design
• Confidence working with learning technologies and LMS platforms (including Moodle)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for educational quality and innovation

Why join ICMS?

• Be part of a values driven institution focused on educational excellence, employability, and innovation
• Work with engaged academic leaders and a supportive Learning & Teaching team
• Influence institutional practice at a time of significant transformation in assessment and AI
• Enjoy working across our iconic Manly campus and City campus, in a collegial and forward looking environment

How to apply

Please apply with your CV and cover letter/position statement that outlines your interest in the role, how you meet the requirements and examples of relevant work demonstrating your approach to assessment led design and AI enabled learning via this recruitment portal.

Important: Current ICMS staff should apply via ELMO / Careers / Internal Vacancies. There is no closing date associated with this role. Your early application is encouraged.

Further information

Explore here how ICMS integrates AI in Education:

• https://policies.icms.edu.au/artificial-intelligence-in-education-aied-framework/
• https://policies.icms.edu.au/use-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-assessment-guidelines/

Link to the Job Description - https://www.icms.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/JD-Learning-Designer-AI-and-Assessments.pdf

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

As per the Institution's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy, ICMS aims to provide an accessible, inclusive and collaborative learning and working environment that promotes fairness, equity, respect for social and cultural diversity, and that is free from discrimination and harassment.