Learning & Development Lead

HopgoodGanim Lawyers; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

On-site wellness and fitness subsidies

On-site café subsidies

Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave

Fertility leave

Birthday leave

Job summary

HopgoodGanim Lawyers is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Lead to shape and deliver the firm’s L&D strategy from Brisbane, working about 30 hours per week with Monday in-office. You’ll have autonomy to redesign signature programs, partner with partners and senior leaders, and build capability at all levels.

Reporting to the People & Culture Director, you’ll drive digital and hybrid learning, oversee onboarding, and lead the Graduate Development Program while collaborating across the

Qualifications

• Qualifications in learning, development, training or a related field.
• Proven experience leading L&D strategy and frameworks.
• Strong facilitation across all levels from graduates to partners.
• Knowledge of contemporary learning practices including digital and hybrid formats.
• High-level business partnering and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives to tight deadlines.
• LSI accreditation desirable; Hogan accreditation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the firm's learning strategy aligned to the People Strategy and commercial drivers.
• Refresh and facilitate flagship leadership programs, including Pathways to Partnership.
• Manage end-to-end induction program to enhance the onboarding experience.
• Lead the Graduate Development Program delivery and impact.
• Partner with stakeholders to conduct learning needs analysis and tailor development plans.
• Drive digital and hybrid learning, create e-learning content and maximise the LMS.
• Plan and manage the annual legal education program, CPD and calendar.
• Maintain relationships with external facilitators and consultants.

Job description

At HopgoodGanim, you're not just a small piece of a big machine; you're a valued, integral member of the team. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and our distinctive culture is widely recognised as one that supports its people and fosters a genuine love for the work we do.

Our role

We are looking for an experienced, people-focused Learning & Development Lead to join our collaborative People & Culture team, based in Brisbane. Working approximately 30 hours a week (with Monday being an essential in-office workday) this is a true opportunity for someone wanting to take the lead in the refresh of our learning strategy and offerings.

Reporting to the People & Culture Director, you'll shape and deliver the firm's learning and development strategy, with the autonomy and scope to re-design signature programs, partner with partners and senior leaders across the firm, and build capability at every level.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement the firm's learning strategy, aligned to the People Strategy and commercial drivers
• Refresh and facilitate our flagship leadership programs, including our Pathways to Partnership
• Manage and co-facilitate the end-to-end induction program, enhancing the experience for all new starters
• Lead the development and delivery of the Graduate Development Program
• Partner with stakeholders to conduct learning needs analysis and tailor development plans at individual, practice group and firm level
• Drive best practice digital and hybrid learning, creating e-learning content and maximising the LMS
• Plan and manage the annual legal education program, including CLE sessions, the professional legal training calendar and CPD compliance
• Maintain relationships with key external facilitators and consultants

About you

The HopgoodGanim People & Culture team is valued by the partnership for its future focus and the real impact it delivers while working directly with the business.

You will be comfortable operating as both a strategic and hands-on L&D professional with demonstrated experience within a professional services environment, ideally legal, and possess:

• Qualifications in learning, development, training or a related field
• Proven experience leading L&D strategy and frameworks, from scoping through to embedding
• Strong facilitation experience and capability across all levels, from graduates to partners
• Strong knowledge of contemporary learning and development practices, including digital and hybrid learning
• High-level business partnering and communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• The ability to manage and deliver multiple initiatives and priorities to key deadlines
• LSI accreditation (highly desirable) and Hogan accreditation (desirable)

About Us

Regularly featured in Doyle's Guide and The Best Lawyers, HopgoodGanim Lawyers are recognised as a leading law firm in Australia. Working at HopgoodGanim offers a number of benefits including:

• Brand new workspace and end-of-trip facilities at 360 Queen Street
• Annual performance and remuneration review
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Subsidised on-site wellness and workout classes
• Subsidised on-site café
• Access up to 20 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid fertility leave
• Paid birthday leave - because your day should be celebrated!
• Fun mid-year and end-of-year team celebrations including our HG Way Awards night
• Employee assistance program and wellbeing initiatives