Principal Instructional Design Adviser

**Req. Id**:10194

**Date**:11 Sept 2025

**Location**:Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000

**Company**:Queensland Rail

**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.**

The Training Design and Development team is seeking a passionate and experienced professional to step into the role of **Principal Instructional Design Adviser**. If you have a strong experience in learning and development and thrive in leading innovative projects, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

As a Principal Instructional Design Adviser, you will lead the team in the design and development of innovative, flexible, and effective learning and development solutions. This role focuses on change leadership, project management, and instructional design expertise to support our business objectives and strategies.

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

- Lead a team of instructional designers in developing high-quality learning solutions that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Drive change leadership by influencing the adoption of efficient learning practices and alternative learning solution designs (e.g., eLearning, blended learning, multimedia).
- Stand up and manage multiple projects, ensuring quality outputs are delivered within agreed timeframes and scope.
- Provide expert advice and input to stakeholders, fostering the development of flexible and efficient learning delivery practices.
- Review and analyse instructional design concepts, supporting the development of detailed work schedules.
- Plan and evaluate established learning solutions to ensure they meet business and legislative requirements.
- Actively participate in specialist tasks and projects related to People, Safety, and Sustainability.

**This Role Will Be Ideal for People Who**:

- Essential:

- Have experience in leading teams through change
- Have experience in building high performing teams
- Possess strong change and project management skills and has experience implementing innovative ways of working into existing teams
- Have strong planning and organisational skills
- Is an excellent decision maker with strong problem-solving skills that focuses on continuous improvement
- Has strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Has experience in designing, development and implementing a wide range of learning solutions.
- Desired:

- Has knowledge of best practices in adult and vocational learning principles, competency-based training frameworks, and VET Quality Framework (AQF).

For further information please read the Position Description

**Bennefits 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 $150,841+ 12.75% Superannuation
- Hybrid work from home arrangementsExpand 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

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