Job Description

Project Manager – Learning experience (6 month contract)

Department: Learning Services
Location: Melbourne
Remote status: Hybrid
Employment type: Contract (6 months, full-time)

About Curio Group

Curio Group, a leading education services and advisory company, works with universities, vocational education providers, schools and companies to drive change through learning. We lead the online learning transformation of many of our clients and partners through a focus on the creation and delivery of exceptional learning experiences.

Overview of this Role

The Project Manager – Learning Experience supports the delivery of high-quality, learner-centred digital education projects. The role sits at the intersection of project management, UX/UI, and learning design, working with learning designers, developers, and clients to plan, coordinate, and deliver engaging online learning experiences across a variety of learning management systems and digital environments.

A key requirement for this position is practical experience in either managing web-based projects, or background and experience working in a digital agency or publishing house, along with hands-on experience with UX/UI.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management & Delivery

• Coordinate and deliver multiple concurrent learning design projects to schedule, scope, and budget
• Define project goals, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with internal teams and clients
• Ensure UX and UI considerations are embedded from discovery through to delivery
• Manage risks, dependencies, and workflows including design iterations, prototypes, and usability feedback loops

2. Client Engagement

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients
• Manage client expectations and balance with key internal and external stakeholders
• Schedule and coordinate tasks and actions with clients and internal stakeholders

3. Technology-driven mindset

• Use tools like Jira to manage projects and deliverables in real-time

4. Collaboration & Team Support

• Work closely with learning designers, developers, and media specialists
• Translate UX research, wireframes, and design specifications into clear tasks and timelines
• Foster clear communication and teamwork across distributed teams and time zones

5. Learning Experience Coordination

• Support the design and development of engaging, learner-centred experiences within LMS platforms (Moodle, Canvas, Brightspace)
• Review page layouts, interaction patterns, and navigation flows for usability and accessibility
• Ensure projects reflect best practices in accessibility, inclusivity, UX heuristics, and learning design

6. Commercial Awareness

• Support project budgets and proposals
• Track resourcing, hours, and project costs

Skills and Qualifications

• Industry know-how: Background working in a digital agency, digital products, web applications, website products, or publishing house
• Education: Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, digital media, project management, HCI, UX design, or related field
• Project Management: Experience coordinating digital or learning projects with exposure to UX/UI workflows
• Learning Design Literacy: Understanding of learning design principles and learner-centred design practices
• Technology Savvy: Familiarity with LMS, digital platforms, and design/collaboration tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Miro)
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organisation: Strong attention to detail, time management, and prioritisation skills