Principal Training and Communications Advisor

• Human Resources

• Full-time, fixed-term position until September 2026 

• Base salary will be in the range $102,565 - $111, % Superannuation (HEW Level 7)

• Based at our Toowong Site

If you're passionate about creating engaging learning experiences and clear, impactful communications, this is the role for you

As the Principal Training and Communications Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in the Program through supporting the successful rollout of UQ's new workforce management system.

You'll work closely with the Program team to design and deliver high-quality training and communications for varying audiences from academics to professional employees, including specialist functions and senior leaders. Using your instructional design expertise and communication skills, you'll help create training materials and resources with a focus on employee entitlements and system processes.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project that will drive compliance, efficiency, and a better employee experience across the entirety of UQ.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Support the design and development of engaging training materials and e-learning modules to support the rollout of the workforce management system.

• Develop clear and accessible user guides, intranet content, project communications, and facilitator resources to ensure a consistent learning experience across all audiences.

• Support the coordination and delivery of project communications, ensuring timely and effective information sharing with key stakeholders.

• Apply instructional design best practices to create impactful, policy-aligned learning that drives engagement and understanding across the University.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. 

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave

• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program

• On campus childcare options

• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)

• Salary packaging options

• Relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in HR policy, learning and development, or system implementation projects.

• Skilled in instructional design, with the ability to create engaging and accessible learning materials for diverse audiences.

• Proficient in relevant software such as Articulate Rise or Storyline, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for translating complex information into clear, practical guidance.

• A collaborative and proactive approach, with confidence working in fast-paced project environments.

• A positive, solutions-focused mindset and genuine interest in supporting organisational change and capability uplift.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal check.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.  

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Will Richardson-Davis | Senior Change Consultant at

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: 

• Resume

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. 

Applications close Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week of the 1st of December 2025.