About Orygen

Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.

About the job

The Learning Management System (LMS) Developer will join a dynamic team of clinicians and academics contributing to Orygen’s service innovation, workforce education, and research translation initiatives. This role supports the development and management of Orygen’s internal software systems, with a focus on the Moodle LMS, Xcelerate Student Management System (SMS), and related platforms.

Reporting to Director, Workforce Development and Service Implementation you will:

• Reporting & Evaluation: Prepare and deliver meaningful reports and metrics on LMS usage and learning activities to support planning and evaluation; assist with survey creation and data analysis.
• Student Management System (SMS) Oversight: Manage and enhance SMS functionality, develop system integrations, and provide technical support to meet diverse RTO needs.
• User Support & Training: Troubleshoot technical issues, support webinars, maintain user manuals, and deliver training to both internal staff and external users.
• LMS Development & Maintenance: Customize and maintain Moodle LMS themes and plugins, ensure smooth system delivery, implement security best practices, and enhance design and usability in collaboration with communications and IT teams.
• System Performance & Security: Monitor LMS performance, apply updates and patches, and coordinate with IT to maintain infrastructure, disaster recovery processes, and user privacy protection.

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

• A relevant qualification in IT – Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of IT or similar.
• Prior experience working with Moodle or a similar Learning Management System and knowledge of best practice for web security and experience with security configurations in Moodle.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team, with evidence of sound conflict resolution skills.
• Previous experience in web development using PHP, MySQL, HTML, SCSS, JavaScript and jQuery, Unix-based systems, Unix shell scripting and SSH and source code management tools, including Git
• Proven experience with web server configuration and management, including Apache and HTTPD software.

Benefits

• $85,000 - $95,000 commensurate with skills and experience + 11.5% superannuation and $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
• Experience a workspace that was thoughtfully created with input from young people, promoting a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.
• Contribute to Orygen's mission for youth mental health, making a positive impact on young lives.
• Engage in innovative projects alongside passionate professionals across various disciplines.
• Embrace the freedom of a hybrid work model, combining remote work with on-site collaboration.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.

For the full position description, visit LMS-Developer-March-2025-(1).pdf.aspx.

This is a part-time (0.6FTE) 12-month contract.

Applications will close on the advertised closing date, unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.

Before applying at Orygen, it’s important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.