The WA Social Enterprise (WASEC) is Western Australia’s only peak body for social enterprise. Our membership of 300+ businesses is driven by the same purpose - to make WA a better place. We support social enterprises across the state with resources, training, and connections to help them grow their impact.

We’re looking for a Learning Designer to create engaging learning materials and deliver dynamic workshops that equip entrepreneurs with practical skills to build sustainable, purpose-driven businesses.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and innovative team at the forefront of social change in WA. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of purpose-driven businesses and making a tangible difference across the state.

Key Responsibilities:

Learning Design and Development:

• Design and develop engaging learning modules, resources, and training materials for social enterprises, ensuring the content is accessible, relevant, and aligned with the needs of the target audience
• Apply instructional design principles to create structured, user-friendly, and innovative learning experiences, using a variety of delivery methods (e.g., online, in-person, blended)
• Conduct needs analysis and collaborate with stakeholders to identify learning objectives and outcomes that support social enterprises’ growth and impact
• Develop assessment tools and evaluation frameworks to measure learning effectiveness and program success

Workshop Facilitation and Delivery:

• Lead and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and seminars that empower social entrepreneurs to build skills in areas such as business strategy, impact measurement, financial sustainability, and innovation
• Create an engaging, participatory learning environment that encourages collaboration and real-world application of knowledge
• Tailor content delivery to different levels of experience and learning styles, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility
• Provide ongoing support to participants, offering coaching, feedback, and guidance as they apply what they’ve learned in their business

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:

• Work closely with the WASEC team to ensure that learning content and delivery aligns with project goals and the social enterprise community’s needs
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices in learning and development, and new tools or technologies to enhance the learning experience
• Collect feedback from workshop participants to refine and improve learning materials and delivery methods

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualifications in Education, Learning & Development, Social Sciences, or a related field
• Proven experience in learning design and development, ideally within the social enterprise, nonprofit, or social impact sectors
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning theories, and the latest trends in online and in-person learning
• Experience in facilitating and delivering workshops or training programs, with a particular focus on empowering leaders and teams in the social enterprise space
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups
• Experience working with social enterprises or in a mission-driven context is highly desirable

Key Skills:

• Learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning tools (e.g., Miro, Articulate, Elucidat, Canva)
• Facilitation skills, with the ability to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment
• Knowledge of the social enterprise ecosystem and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing social enterprises

A BIT MORE ABOUT A WORK DAY WITH US:

This is a unique opportunity to join the only representative body for social enterprise in Western Australia. We are a small but rapidly growing, ambitious team, driven by our mission to create meaningful change. We offer a flexible work environment, with a base at our Fremantle office, and we welcome applicants who value a balance between in-office collaboration and work from home. The role is a fixed-term contract with potential for extension, and there may be opportunities for travel as part of the role.