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Barry Leckenby

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I’m Barry Leckenby, a Senior Learning Designer specialising in end-to-end content creation, design management, and SME collaboration.

About

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.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 8 roles

Senior Learning Instructional Designer Lead · Bolton ClarkeMay 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

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 · Aged Care Quality and Safety CommissionFeb 2022 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

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 · RSL LifeCareAug 2021 – Feb 2022 · 7 mos

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

Learning Designer Lead · HammondCareMay 2019 – May 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Instructional Designer · Gerard LightingDec 2018 – May 2019 · 6 mos
Instructional Designer · Transport for NSW, New Intercity Fleet TrainLinkApr 2018 – Nov 2018 · 8 mos
Instructional Designer · Office of the Director of Public ProsecutionsJan 2018 – Apr 2018 · 4 mos
Instructional Designer · City of SydneyJan 2017 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

Ph.D. · Macquarie University2030 – 2025
Master of Research · Macquarie University2030 – 2025
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) · Monash University2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards

TAE 40110 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment2030 – 2025
Platinum Winner: Best Game Design at LearnX Awards 20172017 – 2025
AITD Excellence Awards Finalist 2017: Best Use of Technology for Learning2017 – 2025
AITD Excellence Awards Commended Finalist 2017: Best Use of Gamification2017 – 2025

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