Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer

Location: Melbourne Australia

Hybrid

Job Description:

Engineering

Experienced professionals

Job Location: This role can be based at Osborne, SA or Melbourne CBD - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

As an Instructional Designer within our Hunter Class Frigate program, you will design and develop learning solutions, systems, products and services to meet the needs of the program and our customer. Whilst working closely with subject matter experts, you will be responsible to deliver regulatory and contractually compliant learning solutions. The role offers you an opportunity to develop innovative training solutions from eLearning to extended reality solutions related to modern Maritime platforms.

Core Duties:

• Collaborate with SMEs and support the Training Team to Design, develop, review and evaluate learning solutions and training materials.
• Apply instructional design frameworks and methodologies, including ADDIE and the Systems Approach to Defence Learning (SADL), while incorporating human-centred design principles.
• Conduct compliance reviews and map content to ensure training products align with training analysis outcomes, approved design standards, and governance requirements.
• Develop and validate e-learning resources through user testing and evaluation activities.
• Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Training Systems team guides, work instructions, and process documentation, ensuring alignment with governance framework.
• Produce accurate and timely Training Systems updates to support training reporting.

Key Essentials:

• Proven experience in an Instructional Design capacity
• Experience in application of ADDIE and SADL frameworks to training solutions.
• Demonstrated experience with training development authoring tools and learning management systems is essential.
• Demonstrated advanced ability to use MS Office and other presentation / training authoring products.
• Working background in a defence related industry is desirable

Qualifications

• Degree in Education or Training related field (desirable) or
• Diploma in Vocational Education and Training (desirable) or
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment
• Diploma of Training Design & Development or equivalent is desirable

The Hunter Class Frigate Program

BAE Systems Australia is leading the largest ever surface ship project in Australia's defence history - the design and build of Hunter class frigates. The Hunter Class Frigate Program is transforming Australia's shipbuilding industry by supporting the building of a world-class, continuous naval shipbuilding capability for our nation

Why BAE Systems?

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information