Principal eLearning Adviser

Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation Broaden your career within one of QLD’s largest employers with opportunities for professional growth. Work within a friendly, versatile department with a culture committed to excellence and innovation . Full-time, permanent with base salary in the range of $106,709.01 - $116,198.52 + 17% super (HEW Level 7) Based at our St Lucia campus About This Opportunity The primary purpose of this position is to provide staff across the University with expert advice and training in the use of technology for the delivery of teaching (eLearning). Key responsibilities will include: Provide professional teaching-with-technology advice to support the implementation of e-learning and e-assessment tools and effective delivery of online courses. Develop and deliver workshops, professional learning resources and advice to support teaching staff in the effective use of e-learning tools. Identify, evaluate and promote innovative e-learning functionality and approaches that enhance online teaching and the student experience. Coordinate e-learning project activities across end-users, developers, support and training teams to optimise outcomes. Establish and maintain productive partnerships with teaching staff and service providers through consultation, communication and feedback. Contribute to the design of tools, processes and templates that streamline e-learning services and support effective curriculum, pedagogical and assessment design. About You Our ideal candidate will have: A degree with at least four (4) years subsequent relevant experience (preferably in an education/learning design field or similar); or extensive experience and management expertise in in technologies related to education, learning and instructional design or similar; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. Expertise and experience in supporting academic staff in the use of educational technologies to facilitate the configuration, delivery and efficient administration of online courses. High-level technical understanding of IT systems and experience in established and emerging educational software including, but not limited to, a current learning management system. Demonstrated ability to design and deliver training and professional learning materials for academic staff including knowledge of appropriate technologies, tools and training techniques. Demonstrated ability to respond to client needs and the ability to translate technical requirements and specifications into easily-understood lay concepts. Self-motivated, resilient and solution-focused with the ability to deliver outcomes through effective team and individual work. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available. Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging. Interested? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ailsa Dickie on a.dickie1@uq.edu.au . For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted. Other Information Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. 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. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion . We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623. Applications close Thursday 19 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-70810).