Specialist Instructional Designer

• 9-day fortnight, with hybrid working


• Design high‑quality, learner‑centred training


• Strong instructional design expertise essential

The Opportunity:

You’ll play a key role in shaping how our people learn, grow, and build capability across the business. As the Specialist Instructional Designer, you’ll transform complex information into engaging, learner‑centred experiences that make a real and measurable impact on safety, performance, and culture across Gold Fields.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer 


• 9-day fortnight, with hybrid working arrangement


• Private health insurance allowance


• Quarterly bonus up to 10%


• 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop high‑quality learning materials across eLearning, facilitator‑led, blended and microlearning formats.


• Translate complex technical or procedural content into clear, engaging learning experiences using evidence‑based instructional design principles.


• Implement modern learning technologies, including eLearning authoring tools (EasyGenerator, Articulate) and LMS content integration via SuccessFactors.


• Develop and maintain instructional design standards, frameworks, templates, storyboards, and assessment instruments.


• Partner closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) across Site Business Partners, Legal, and Internal Affairs to ensure content accuracy, compliance, and quality.


• Manage external vendors and oversee outsourced content development to ensure alignment with learning objectives and standards.


• Manage end‑to‑end project delivery, including timelines, reviews, stakeholder engagement and quality assurance.


• Measure effectiveness of learning solutions and continuously improve content using learner feedback, analytics, and performance data.

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in instructional design, education, learning & development, or a related field.


• Demonstrated experience in designing both classroom and online learning programs.


• Strong content development capability and the ability to simplify complex information.


• Excellent project management skills


• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a customer service focus.

How to Apply

To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15th Febuary 2026

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join Gold Fields and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value — beyond mining.

Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long-term careers in mining, with fabulous mentors to guide you through from day one.

We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We’re always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life.