Job Description

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, while uplifting the teams capability in digital learning design and emerging learning technologies


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).
• Uplift team capability in digital learning design and introduce innovative technologies to enhance learner engagement.
• 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 designing, developing and implementing a wide range of learning solutions across multiple modalities
• Have experience in leading teams through change and 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
• Have strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Have a strong understanding of adult learning principles and contemporary learning theories
• Are proficient in e-learning authoring tools, in particular Articulate 360
• Have experience uplifting teams’ capability in digital learning design and introducing emerging technologies (e.g., AI in learning, VR/AR, gamification, adaptive learning).

Desired:

• Knowledge of best practices in adult and vocational learning principles, competency-based training frameworks, and VET Quality Framework (AQF).
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design
• Awareness of current and emerging trends in learning technology

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Benefits 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 arrangements
• Expand 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

Sounds great! What’s next?

Please apply for the Principal Instructional Design Adviser position via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) 1st February 2026.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day. We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds.

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Theresa via the phone number or email below.

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Theresa with your specific enquiry via Theresa.dickson@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.