LMS Specialist
Smaart Recruitment ·www.smaart.com.au
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SMAART Recruitment is proud to partner with a highly respected industry organisation in the construction industry. Not only does this company support the industry, but they genuinely live their values, creating a positive environment with a true focus on the team’s wellbeing.
We are now recruiting an experienced LMS Specialist to join their inner-city team. A great role for someone who can blend instructional design, system improvement, backend development, and stakeholder collaboration to create engaging and effective learning experiences.
You’ll play a key role in the current LMS transition as well as the ongoing development, optimisation, and integration of their Learning Management System, supporting high-quality training delivery.
What you'll be doing
We are now recruiting an experienced LMS Specialist to join their inner-city team. A great role for someone who can blend instructional design, system improvement, backend development, and stakeholder collaboration to create engaging and effective learning experiences.
You’ll play a key role in the current LMS transition as well as the ongoing development, optimisation, and integration of their Learning Management System, supporting high-quality training delivery.
What you'll be doing
- Designing, developing, and improving digital learning content within Canvas LMS
- Building engaging, user-friendly online learning experiences aligned to adult learning principles and intuitive UX design
- Managing LMS transition, maintenance, troubleshooting, and system optimisation
- Supporting the migration of accredited and non-accredited programs into the LMS
- Developing backend functionality, scripts, automations, and integrations
- Work with APIs, LTIs and connected enterprise systems
- Create learning resources, templates, guides, and support documentation
- Collaborate with stakeholders across training, compliance, ops, and IT
- Analyse system data to identify improvements and enhance UX
- Provide ongoing LMS support and technical guidance to internal users
- $90,000-$95,000 + super
- Full-time permanent role | Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
- Hybrid working across East Melbourne (3002) & South Melbourne (3205) offices and WFH
- Salary packaging and additional leave options
- Supportive, values-driven culture with genuine collaboration
- Real development and growth opportunities
- Stable organisation with an excellent reputation in the industry
- Previous experience in an LMS Specialist, Learning Designer, eLearning Developer, or similar role
- Strong experience designing and developing digital learning in an LMS (Canvas)
- Experience working with Canvas and exposure to Moodle highly regarded
- Capability across HTML/CSS and front-end design for learning environments
- Strong programming skills in Python, Java, PHP, or Node.js
- Experience with APIs, system integrations, automations, or LMS development
- Understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theory
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with strong attention to detail
- Experience within an RTO, education or training and familiarty with ASQA standards and a student management system (e.g. VETtrak) would be ideal but not necessary
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Who is hiring for the LMS Specialist role?
Smaart Recruitment is hiring for the LMS Specialist position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the LMS Specialist job located?
The LMS Specialist role with Smaart Recruitment is based in Melbourne, VIC, AU.
What does the LMS Specialist role pay?
Smaart Recruitment lists the LMS Specialist role at AUD 90,000–95,000 per year.
Is the LMS Specialist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Smaart Recruitment.
What experience level is the LMS Specialist role?
The LMS Specialist position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the LMS Specialist role at Smaart Recruitment?
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