Senior Instructional Designer (17 month FTC)

Brighter Futures Start Here

We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

We’re looking for a Senior Instructional Designer to join our People & Capability team on a 17-month contract, supporting a major Distribution Centre transformation project across the Kmart Group.

In this role, you’ll have end-to-end responsibility for scoping, designing and delivering high-impact learning solutions that support the rollout of new systems, processes and ways of working within our Distribution Centres. You’ll work closely with operational subject matter experts, project stakeholders and learning partners to translate complex technical content into practical, engaging and learner-focused experiences.

If you enjoy working in fast-paced project environments, partnering closely with the business and seeing your learning drive real capability uplift, this is a great opportunity to make an immediate impact.

What you’ll be doing

• Partner with operational SMEs and project stakeholders to analyse learning needs and translate technical and operational processes into clear, engaging and practical learning experiences for new and existing team members and leaders
• Working closely with the project team to scope, design, develop and deliver end-to-end learning solutions for our Distribution Centre.
• Create learning pathways and induction programs for the site including safety training and role-based training.
• Create a variety of learning assets including eLearning, animations, instructional videos, facilitator-led materials (face-to-face and virtual), on-the-job resources, performance support tools and assessments.
• Apply contemporary instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles to support capability uplift across frontline, technical and leadership audiences.
• Project-manage multiple learning deliverables concurrently, including planning, scheduling, tracking progress and meeting key project milestones.
• Ensure all learning solutions align to Kmart Group learning standards, brand guidelines and governance requirements.
• Support testing, implementation and evaluation of learning solutions, incorporating feedback and insights for continuous improvement.
• Maintain clear documentation, version control and handover materials to support sustainability beyond the contract period.
  
  
  

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• 8+ years experience as an Instructional Designer, delivering end-to-end learning solutions across digital, blended and facilitator-led formats.
• Strong experience working in project-based environments, ideally within operational, logistics or safety-focused supply chain settings.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical, operational and safety content into engaging, learner-centred solutions.
• Sound project management capability, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fixed-term, delivery-focused role.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with confidence partnering with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders.
• Strong digital capability, including experience using learning authoring tools, learning platforms and content creation technologies.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a strong focus on quality, outcomes and meeting tight timelines.
  

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings 
• Access to the Brighter Benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!  
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances  
• A dynamic learning and support program 
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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