Manager, Learning and Development

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As Our Manager, Learning And Development You Will

• Lead the design and execution of projects focused on leadership development, employee engagement, succession planning, and critical capability programs, ensuring alignment with workforce priorities through modern learning strategies.
• Conduct learning needs analysis, instructional design, delivery, facilitation and evaluation.
• Enhance data systems to improve program evaluation and delivery.
• Establish and maintain networks to drive engagement in workforce initiatives.
• In partnership with the Director, Program Support Services manage the learning and development budget in accordance with financial management policies.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and submissions on workforce strategy and leadership development.
• Support the Director, Program Support Services and collaborate effectively across the HR Strategy Leadership Team to drive strategic outcomes.
• Contribute to strategic workforce planning by identifying future capability needs and aligning learning initiatives to support long-term workforce sustainability.
• Ensure learning and development policies, procedures, and practices comply with relevant legislation, standards, and NFAEP governance frameworks.
• Lead the adoption and integration of digital learning technologies and innovative delivery methods to enhance accessibility and engagement.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to influence and drive learning and development outcomes.
• Develop and implement robust evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness, impact, and return on investment of learning and development initiatives.
• Identify and manage risks associated with learning and development activities, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place.

We are passionate about building an inclusive culture that embraces the diversity and unique perspective and experience of our people and the community we serve. We actively encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We encourage you to bring your authentic self to DPI. Whether your expertise lies in environmental science, policy, First Nations learnings, or anything in between, there is a place for you at DPI. We are committed to building a reframed relationship with First Nations Queenslanders and providing more opportunities for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people to join our department.

Why join the department? (benefits)

The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.

• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation.
• A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.
• Access to confidential and free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our Employee Assistance Program.
• We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace.

Fitness Passport
Our employees and their families can access gyms and pools across Queensland and Australia with Fitness Passport's low-cost, flexible plans.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/658566/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 18 September 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Government Administration

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