Principal Instructional Design Adviser

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

Lead Change. Drive Projects. Make an Impact.

3-month contract – High-impact leadership role in training transformation – Immediate Start

The Training Design and Development team is looking for a dynamic leader to drive change and embed project management best practices in a newly formed team. This is a 3-month contract ideal for someone who thrives on leading teams through change, improving processes, and implementing innovative ways of working.

Your Opportunity

Are you a change leader with strong project management expertise? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can implement innovative ways of working and build high-performing teams?

This short-term, high-impact role will see you leading a team through change, embedding efficient processes, and driving project management best practices to deliver high-quality training programs.

This role is perfect for someone who:

• Has a proven track record of leading teams through change
• Has strong project management and implementation skills
• Excels at embedding new ways of working into existing teams
•  Can drive continuous improvement and high-performance cultures
•  Has excellent stakeholder engagement and decision-making skills

Bonus if you have:

• Experience in instructional design or learning solutions
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, competency-based training, or the VET Quality Framework (AQF)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Implement project management tools and processes to improve efficiency and delivery
• Develop and implement a prioritisation framework to ensure training solutions meet business and safety requirements, with a strong focus on adopting efficient learning practices and alternative solution designs (e.g., eLearning, blended learning, multimedia).
• Drive change leadership, supporting the delivery of the Learning Strategy
• Lead and coach a team, ensuring high-quality outputs within agreed timeframes
• Analyse and improve workflows to enhance effectiveness and adoption of new practices

For further information please read the Position Description *click here*

Why Take This Contract?

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Starting annual base salary $151,000 plus 12.75% super. 
• Opportunity to lead real change and transformation
• Work in a collaborative, high-performing team

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

If you're ready to step into a high-impact contract role and start ASAP, apply now!

Please apply to Principal Instructional Design Adviser (9368) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 16th March 2025. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES:

You must apply for vacancies via the internal People Connect solution – Click here for more information

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing. 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.  

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences.  We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Kayley Gayton via the phone number or email below.

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