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I’m Barry Leckenby, a Senior Learning Designer specialising in end-to-end content creation, design management, and SME collaboration. I lead teams to deliver engaging online experiences grounded in practical performance outcomes, with robust data management and scalable processes. My work has earned industry recognition, including a Platinum LearnX award and AITD excellence nominations, while learner feedback remains consistently high.…I’m Barry Leckenby, a Senior Learning Designer specialising in end-to-end content creation, design management, and SME collaboration. I lead teams to deliver engaging online experiences grounded in practical performance outcomes, with robust data management and scalable processes. My work has earned industry recognition, including a Platinum LearnX award and AITD excellence nominations, while learner feedback remains consistently high.

Barry Leckenby

Instructional Designer, Content Designer, Content Creator, +2

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I’m Barry Leckenby, a Senior Learning Designer specialising in end-to-end content creation, design management, and SME collaboration. I lead teams to deliver engaging online experiences grounded in practical performance outcomes, with robust data management and scalable processes. My work has earned industry recognition, including a Platinum LearnX award and AITD excellence nominations, while learner feedback remains consistently high.…I’m Barry Leckenby, a Senior Learning Designer specialising in end-to-end content creation, design management, and SME collaboration. I lead teams to deliver engaging online experiences grounded in practical performance outcomes, with robust data management and scalable processes. My work has earned industry recognition, including a Platinum LearnX award and AITD excellence nominations, while learner feedback remains consistently high.

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I’m Barry Leckenby, a Senior Learning Designer specialising in end-to-end content creation, design management, and SME collaboration. I lead teams to deliver engaging online experiences grounded in practical performance outcomes, with robust data management and scalable processes.

My work has earned industry recognition, including a Platinum LearnX award and AITD excellence nominations, while learner feedback remains consistently high.

Skills

Experience Level

Game Design

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Work Experience

Senior Learning Instructional Designer Lead at Bolton Clarke

May 1, 2024 - Present

Managed in-house design team, created Storyline templates, online style guide, SME guidelines, content process flows, and data management protocols. Delivered over 40 interactive modules with audio and assessments. Developed a digital competency assessment to replace classroom delivery, significantly reducing costs. Created AI Agents for Storyline modules using Copilot Studio. Applied gamification principles to redesign mandatory annual refreshers.

Senior Training Officer at Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

February 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023

Created online and classroom content for aged care reforms. Drafted storyboards, authored eLearnings, managed SME feedback. Provided technical support for Teams training sessions. Coached colleagues on authoring tools.

Instructional Designer at RSL LifeCare

August 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022

Led conversion of mandatory courses to SCORM files. Created clinical content with SMEs and RNs.

Learning Designer Lead at HammondCare

May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2021

Led online content creation for uploading in new LMS. Managed end-to-end project delivery.

Instructional Designer at Gerard Lighting

December 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019

Developed product training for national sales teams. Assisted with LMS migration.

Instructional Designer at Transport for NSW, New Intercity Fleet TrainLink

April 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018

New technology transformation project requiring extensive collaboration with multiple stream owners and technical experts to design a range of blended learning solutions, including PowerPoint decks, facilitator and student guides. Sourced external RTO for Cert IV in Train Driving and assisted with RPL component.

Instructional Designer at Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

January 1, 2018 - April 30, 2018

Enterprise-wide transformation project involving the implementation of a new process for the NSW criminal justice system. Delivered several 2-day facilitated workshops with PowerPoint decks and facilitator guides for five audience types and produced video editions in Moviemaker.

Instructional Designer at City of Sydney

January 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018

Created two gamification modules from initial scope through to final drafting. Assisted with LMS migration to SAP SuccessFactors.