• Join Raise Foundation’s Learning and Development team, with an emphasis on learning program design, facilitation and coordination
• Work in a fast-paced and exciting organisation, delivering best practice youth mentoring to over 2,000 at risk young people across Australia
• Part-time, 3-month contract, 15 hours a week
• Hybrid (home office + Sydney office)

About Raise:

At Raise we exist to help young people. We do one thing, and we do it really well - youth mentoring.

Our best-practice, early intervention mentoring program is proven to make a lasting impact. By matching trained and trusted volunteer mentors with teenagers who need extra support, we help young people feel heard, valued, and hopeful for the future.

Currently operating in over 180 high schools across Australia, we provide life-changing mentoring to more than 2,000 young people each year.

Join our village of passionate people who care deeply about young people and making a meaningful impact through mentoring. Enjoy a flexible, positive and collaborative work environment where you can make a meaningful difference.

About the Role

The Instructional Designer: Articulate 360 Specialist plays a key role in transforming Raise’s virtual and face-to-face training into dynamic, interactive eLearning experiences. As part of the Learning and Development team, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to design and develop engaging eLearning courses using Articulate 360.

You will apply instructional design best practices, multimedia elements, and adult learning principles to create effective training content that enhances learning outcomes.

This role reports to the Head of Learning and Development and works closely with the People and Culture team.

A full list of responsibilities is available in the Position Description.

About you

You are a passionate and skilled Instructional Designer with a strong background in eLearning development, instructional design principles, and adult learning theories. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with subject matter experts, trainers, and stakeholders to develop high-quality, engaging, and accessible training solutions.

What You Bring

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

• Relevant qualifications in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning & Development, or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing and developing eLearning courses using Articulate 360.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning theories, and eLearning best practices.
• Experience developing interactive, engaging, and accessible training content.
• Strong ability to collaborate with SMEs, trainers, and stakeholders to develop impactful training solutions.

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Expert proficiency in Articulate 360.
• Strong skills in multimedia development, including audio and video editing.
• Experience with graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva.
• Proficiency in LMS platforms and ability to troubleshoot eLearning compatibility issues.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate learning effectiveness and user engagement.
• Ability to develop accessible and inclusive eLearning solutions.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (preferred but not essential).
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems (desirable).

Additional Requirements:

• Completion of Raise’s selection process, including Youth Safety Checks.
• Current Working with Children (Employee) Check and National Crime Check.
• Previous experience as a Raise Mentor (ideal but not essential).

Qualities and Personal Attributes

• Passionate about supporting young people and committed to Raise Foundation’s mission.
• Warm and approachable, with a natural ability to build genuine connections with diverse stakeholders.
• Inspired by working in a dynamic, rapidly evolving non-profit organisation.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive working style.
• Strong communication skills, valuing open, honest, and clear interactions to build trust.
• Integrity-driven, demonstrating professionalism, discretion, and respect for confidentiality.
• Creative and innovative mindset, with a passion for designing engaging learning experiences.
• Highly detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive problem-solver, with strong troubleshooting and technical issue resolution skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Our Values

At Raise, we have six values that express our shared understanding of what we believe, how we would like others to see our personality, what we aspire to as an organisation, and how we aim to behave:

• Be Courageous – we are imaginative, driven, progressive, confident
• Show Heart – we are kind, passionate, sincere, empathetic
• Give Respect – we believe in acceptance, equity, inclusivity
• Practice Integrity – we operate with authenticity, accountability, transparency
• Bring Vitality – we are positive, fun, energetic, inspiring
• Deliver Excellence – we are evidence-based, responsive, consistent, experts in our industry

Interested?

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Please click "Apply Now" and submit your application, including a cover letter (attached as a PDF) addressing the selection criteria.