Lead - Learning Design

About Orica

At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It's an exciting time to join us we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About The Role

At Orica, we are transforming Global Learning, this includes launching a refreshed learning strategy and reorganising our team to ensure we can deliver maximum value and impact in our business. We are currently seeking an experienced Lead - Learning Design to join our Learning Solutions Team.

In this vital role, you will be responsible for leading all learning design activities, ensuring the creation of effective and engaging learning solutions that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. As the team lead, you will guide and support our vendors and external teams while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.

We encourage diversity in all our roles at Orica, and the Lead - Learning Design position is no exception. Our team members have diverse backgrounds, experiences, qualifications, genders, and expertise.

What you will be doing

• Oversee and lead the design, development, and maintenance of a portfolio of learning solutions.
• Collaborate with Learning Partnering Team to define capability requirements and skills needs, ensuring learning solutions are aligned with business objectives and performance improvement goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to source existing solutions that can be used or adapted, or create new solutions when necessary.
• Develop high level designs for activities, materials, and evaluation approaches for learning solutions with the support of external partners.
• Manage external providers engaged in developing learning solutions and maintain a portfolio of solutions.
• Ensure the adoption and enablement of business process excellence, while monitoring and optimizing the utilization of team resources and budget.

What you will bring

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in instructional design, learning experience design or a related field, with human centred and blended learning approaches.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, and implementing learning solutions that address various skill and knowledge gaps.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and learning technologies (e.g., eLearning, virtual classrooms, LMS).
• Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship building skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Learning & Development, or a related field; a Master's degree or relevant professional certification is a plus.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.