Learning & Assessment Writer

About the role

The Learning and Assessment Writer / Validator is responsible for ensuring the organisation's assessment tools and learning resources meet the rigorous quality standards required under the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2025. With a primary focus on assessment validation and redevelopment, this role critically evaluates existing assessment instruments and learning materials to confirm they are compliant, fit-for-purpose, and aligned to the requirements of relevant Training Package units of competency and qualifications. Working across a range of Training Packages, the Learning and Assessment Writer / Validator works collaboratively with trainers, assessors, and the compliance team to drive continuous improvement in assessment quality and learner outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in systematic validation of assessment tools against the Principles of Assessment, including fairness, flexibility, validity, and reliability
• Validate assessment tools against the Rules of Evidence, including validity, sufficiency, authenticity, and currency
• Review assessment instruments, including written tasks, projects, observations, third-party reports, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) tools
• Confirm assessment instruments are aligned with unit of competency requirements, performance evidence, knowledge evidence, and assessment conditions
• Evaluate whether assessment tools collectively provide sufficient evidence to make a confident judgement of competence across all elements and performance criteria
• Conduct pre-use assessment tool reviews of newly developed or updated assessment tools prior to their use with learners
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and non-conformances in existing assessment resources
• Clearly document validation findings using the organisation's validation reporting templates
• Review learner-facing learning resources, including learner guides, facilitator guides, PowerPoint presentations, and e-learning content
• Assess learning resources for accuracy, currency, and alignment with Training Package requirements
• Verify that learning resources reflect current industry practice and legislative or regulatory requirements relevant to the training context
• Interpret and apply Training Package units of competency, qualification packaging rules, and associated assessment requirements accurately and consistently
• Record all validation outcomes, recommendations, and resulting actions in the organisation's Continuous Improvement Register (CIR)
• Address identified gaps in assessment resources
• Create new assessment tasks, including simulation packs, as required
• Work collaboratively with trainers, assessors, and the compliance team to support continuous improvement in assessment quality and learner outcomes

About you

• Demonstrated experience conducting assessment validation and reviews in a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
• Sound knowledge of the Standards for RTOs 2025
• Proven ability to interpret Training Package units of competency, including elements, performance criteria, performance evidence, knowledge evidence, and assessment conditions
• Strong understanding of the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, including their practical application in assessment design and validation
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear validation reports, detailed validation reports, and improvement implementation documentation
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to critically evaluate complex documentation
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage a validation schedule
• Ability to meet deadlines without close supervision
• Desirable: Experience developing or reviewing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment kits
• Desirable: Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools, including Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise
• Desirable: Ability to review digital learning content for compliance and quality
• Desirable: Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) in a VET context
• Desirable: Knowledge of ASQA's regulatory approach and audit evidence requirements

Benefits

• Healthy, supportive, and conducive work environment (Great Place to Work™ Certified for five consecutive years)
• Work with an innovative company delivering cutting-edge solutions across multiple industries
• Competitive salary with opportunities for career advancement
• Collaborative, forward-thinking work culture
• 21 leave credits plus all client-based holidays
• HMO coverage with dependent benefits
• Exposure to world-class leadership from both local and international supervisors