Instructional Designer

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

 
Your opportunity

Join a team shaping the future of learning at Queensland Rail.

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Instructional Designer to join our Training Design and Development team. In this role, you'll create innovative and engaging learning solutions that build capability across the organisation. Working closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders, you'll design and develop classroom, digital and blended learning programs that support business priorities, enhance learner outcomes and meet regulatory and organisational requirements.

You can expect some of the responsibilities of the role to include:

• Design and develop engaging learning and assessment solutions across classroom, digital and blended learning environments.
• Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts to create practical, learner-focused training programs.
• Apply contemporary instructional design practices and digital learning technologies to improve learning outcomes, including the hands-on development of high-quality digital learning content using contemporary authoring, multimedia and AI-enabled tools.
• Develop and maintain digital learning products using tools such as Articulate Storyline and Rise, Adobe Creative Suite, Synthesia, Vyond and other digital authoring technologies
• Support trainers and assessors with coaching, guidance and best-practice learning design.
• Drive continuous improvement and quality assurance across learning products and programs.
• Ensure learning solutions comply with RTO, legislative and governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate training records and audit documentation.
• Contribute to strategic learning and development initiatives across Queensland Rail.

This Role Will Be Ideal for People Who:

• Proven experience designing, developing and implementing learning and development solutions that deliver business outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), vocational education and training requirements, and RTO compliance.
• Demonstrated experience developing engaging and accessible digital learning products, with demonstrated capability using Articulate Storyline and Rise, Adobe Creative Suite, Synthesia, Vyond and other contemporary digital authoring and multimedia tools.
• Ability to apply instructional design, visual design and digital development principles to translate complex or technical content into effective learner experiences.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships.
• Hold a Cert IV in Training & Assessment (desirable but not mandatory)

For further information please read the Position Description

Benefits that count:

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:

• Base salary $139,452 + 12.75% Superannuation
• Hybrid work from home arrangements 
• Expand your skills while gaining valuable knowledge of our innovative learning design processes.
• Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees

Sounds great! What’s next?

Please apply for the Instructional Designer position via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) 25th November 2026.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce 

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day.  We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. 

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.  

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact us via the email below. 

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.   

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Theresa with your specific enquiry via qrcareers@qr.com.au   Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.