LMS Specialist


LMS Specialist

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

Melbourne - VIC

Industry:

Education & Child Care

Salary:

90000 - 95000

Reference #:

4035500

Contact Name:

Sonja

Contact Email:

sonja@smaart.com.au

Contact Phone:

03 8637 4401

Date Published:

10-May-2026

Job description

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
  • 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
What’s on offer
  • $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
What we’re looking for
  • 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
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and highly regarded organisation where you can genuinely influence the future of digital learning and training delivery. APPLY NOW or for a confidential discussion, contact Sonja at SMAART Recruitment on 03 8637 4401
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