Principal Learning and Development Advisor

Electoral Commission Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Electoral Commission Queensland (ECQ) in Brisbane (QLD) seeks a Principal Learning and Development Advisor to lead the design, delivery and evaluation of the learning program for the 2028 elections. You will oversee a team, coordinate training for Returning Officers and Temporary Staff, and ensure inclusive, accessible learning across face-to-face and online formats.

You will drive innovation in capability development, manage the LMS during event delivery, and report on outcomes to senior

Responsibilities

• Lead training delivery for the 2028 elections by acting as Project Lead for all training-related activities and delivering a professional learning and development program that builds capability across the election workforce, including Returning Officers, Assistant Returning Officers and Temporary Election Staff, through both face-to-face and online training.
• Design and develop high-quality learning solutions by creating inclusive, accessible and engaging training materials, resources and instructional content using contemporary learning design tools and a range of communication channels that are fit for purpose to the election cohort.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen and optimise capability development practices across the election workforce training program, ensuring initiatives remain inclusive, accessible and fit for purpose.
• Lead and develop the election training team by fostering a high-performing team culture focused on delivering outcomes aligned with project objectives and election workforce capability needs.
• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle to ensure the successful implementation and evaluation of learning and development initiatives, including: planning, leading and delivering the train the election staff project on time and within budget; reporting on learning outcomes and program effectiveness; providing evidence-based advice and support to the Director and key learning and development stakeholders; partnering with subject matter experts to develop content that addresses workforce capability needs; consulting and liaising with election staff and ECQ stakeholders at all levels to support effective coordination and delivery; managing the Learning Management System as a critical election system during event delivery, including audience assignment, enrolments, troubleshooting and integration with the EMS, with support from Digital Technologies units; preparing reports, briefs and correspondence on project status, governance and training compliance; identifying and mitigating risks th
• Deliver results to agreed standards by ensuring all project deliverables are achieved within agreed timeframes and quality expectations, while providing high level advice and support to senior management.
• Consistently display the ECQ and Queensland Government values, and act in accordance with the Queensland public service legislative framework and Code of Conduct, ensuring that these are upheld at all levels of the organisation.

Skills

Project leadership

Learning design

Stakeholder engagement

LMS management

Job description

Principal Learning and Development Advisor

Electoral Commission Queensland – Brisbane QLD

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) and contribute to one of its core functions to deliver the 2028 State and local government elections.

This unique role will lead the training of the 2028 election workforce reporting to the Director, Corporate Services, and working within the HR and Learning and Development team. This role will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing the learning and development program for the 2028 local government and State general elections. This role will also manage a small team and offers the opportunity to lead a high-profile project that directly supports Queensland's democratic process, while also driving innovation across the learning and development function.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead training delivery for the 2028 elections by acting as Project Lead for all training-related activities and delivering a professional learning and development program that builds capability across the election workforce, including Returning Officers (ROs), Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) and Temporary Election Staff (TES), through both face-to-face and online training.
• Design and develop high-quality learning solutions by creating inclusive, accessible and engaging training materials, resources and instructional content using contemporary learning design tools and a range of communication channels that are fit for purpose to the election cohort.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen and optimise capability development practices across the election workforce training program, ensuring initiatives remain inclusive, accessible and fit for purpose.
• Lead and develop the election training team by fostering a high-performing team culture focused on delivering outcomes aligned with project objectives and election workforce capability needs.
• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle to ensure the successful implementation and evaluation of learning and development initiatives, including:
  • planning, leading and delivering the train the election staff project on time and within budget
  • reporting on learning outcomes and program effectiveness
  • providing evidence-based advice and support to the Director and key learning and development stakeholders
  • partnering with subject matter experts to develop content that addresses workforce capability needs
  • consulting and liaising with election staff and ECQ stakeholders at all levels to support effective coordination and delivery
  • managing the Learning Management System (LMS) as a critical election system during event delivery, including audience assignment, enrolments, troubleshooting and integration with the Election Management System (EMS), with support from Digital Technologies units
  • preparing reports, briefs and correspondence on project status, governance and training compliance
  • identifying and mitigating risks through proactive strategies that consider stakeholder and community needs
  • monitoring and evaluating project outcomes, adapting strategies to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities
  • managing project effectively to ensure smooth implementation and strong participant engagement
• Deliver results to agreed standards by ensuring all project deliverables are achieved within agreed timeframes and quality expectations, while providing high level advice and support to senior management.
• Consistently display the ECQ and Queensland Government values, and act in accordance with the Queensland public service legislative framework and Code of Conduct, ensuring that these are upheld at all levels of the organisation.