Your Mission We are seeking a talented Interim Technical Instructional Designer to join our team on a contract basis, specialising in the development of highly technical educational content. If you have a passion for transforming complex technical concepts into engaging learning experiences that empower learners to thrive in the digital economy, we want to hear from you. As a Technical Instructional Designer at FourthRev, you will play a pivotal role in creating educational content that drives employability outcomes across a variety of technical domains, including Data Analytics, Data Science, Software Development, and more. What You’ll Be Doing Craft engaging, authentic, and relevant learning experiences that lead to exceptional outcomes for learners. Research, design, develop, evaluate, and refine educational content and learning assets for FourthRev products, including Written materials, Assessment tasks and activities, Peer-to-peer activities, Videos and multimedia contencontent, Interactive and immersive learning experiences Leverage your experience in technical fields such as data analytics, data science, or software development to create courses that support these subjects. Experience with coding languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is highly desirable. Work alongside contractors and consultants in the development of multimedia learning assets, providing design direction and ensuring ongoing quality assurance. Collaborate with internal team members, external subject matter experts, and service providers to ensure the development of high-quality, accessible, and sustainable learning materials. Engage in ongoing research and exploration to continuously uplift and improve FourthRev’s portfolio of products, identifying opportunities for innovation and enhancement. Be prepared to perform the full spectrum of learning design tasks, from initial concept to final delivery. This role is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of education in the digital economy. If you are a skilled instructional designer with a technical background and a passion for creating transformative learning experiences, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission at FourthRev. Requirements What you’ll need to succeed: Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Education, Instructional Design, Technology in Education, or Technical Writing. 5+ years of professional instructional design experience, with a focus on learning strategy and technical content development. Ability to distil complex technical material into student-centric, accessible, and engaging online courses, documentation, and instructor-led training materials. Strong ability to logically organise information, identify content gaps, and clarify complex concepts through targeted questioning and research. Exceptional research and writing abilities, with a focus on technical accuracy and learner engagement. Ability to multi-task, manage deadlines, and deliver high-quality results in a dynamic environment. A willingness to embrace change, learn continuously, and be flexible in an ever-evolving educational landscape. Benefits Spend your days making a difference. FourthRev builds world class online learning programmes that lead to qualifications from leading universities, certifications from the world's best technology companies and digital technology jobs with a global network of employer partners. It’s our vision to become the world’s leading enabler of employability outcomes for students and lifelong learners. In doing so, and helping close the digital skills gap, our purpose is to create social and economic value on a global scale. In less than two years we have partnered with ten of the world's most recognized technology companies to deliver cutting edge courses with universities in Australia, the UK and the US. Our unwavering commitment to quality, student outcomes and shared value partnerships has resulted in excellent growth and investment from leading US and European EdTech VCs. We have been recognised by JISC as one of the top 20 edtech start-ups in the UK and by HolonIQ in the ANZ top-50. Why you’ll love working here At FourthRev, we are deeply passionate about work being a meaningful, fulfilling part of life. We are proud to be a remote first company that offers flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional growth and development. We place staff health and happiness at the core of strategy and operations as a critical component of our high performance culture. We are deeply passionate about work being a meaningful, fulfilling part of life. Get Ready To You’ll tackle unique and challenging opportunities and embrace the unknown, supported by an amazing and talented team of professionals who genuinely care and want you to succeed. Your voice matters. We believe that people matter and that our success as an organisation is driven by the people within it. You’ll become part of a greater community. We’re passionate about enabling the growth of others, mentorship, lifelong learning, supporting learners in the digital economy and other causes. We are a globally diverse team with colleagues spanning different time zones including the U.K. Australia and South Africa. Let us know where you are, we will see if we can make it work! Our DEI Commitment We value diversity, equity, and inclusion at FourthRev. We aim to continue building a team with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. Research has shown that historically underrepresented groups, such as people with disabilities, women, and people of color, are less likely to apply for a job unless they completely match all the criteria and qualifications. If you feel that you do not meet every single requirement listed in the job description but you are excited about the opportunity and feel a connection to our vision and values we encourage you to submit your application If you are not selected for this role, we will add you to our talent pool and continue to engage with you should a role arise that better aligns with your skillset and experience.
