Learning and Development Specialist
About Us
At Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ), we are proud to be Queensland’s leading provider of relationship and family wellbeing services. Our purpose is to provide individuals and families with the tools and support they need to build happier, healthier lives. Through education, counselling, and community programs, we help people develop the skills and resilience to navigate life’s challenges.
Our work promotes care and safety, embracing diversity to foster strong and connected communities. We are committed to expanding our expertise and leading conversations about relationships, mental health, and social connection.
By joining Relationships Australia Queensland, you can be part of a dedicated team making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
About the role
Are you a creative, customer-focused professional ready to lead learning and development in a values-driven organisation? Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) is seeking a dedicated Learning & Development Specialist to join our People and Culture (P&C) team on a full-time, permanent basis. Based at our corporate services office in Eight Mile Plains, you will report directly to the Head of People and Culture and play a pivotal role in shaping our organisation’s learning and development strategies. This position is integral to ensuring that RAQ adopts a customer-focused, contemporary approach to learning, working closely with People and Culture Business Partners and Senior Leaders across the business. As a key contributor to leadership development and core capability training, you will manage and deliver strategic projects, aligning your efforts with organisational priorities to effectively resource areas of need and foster ongoing growth and wellbeing across RAQ.
Additionally, you will:
Lead and develop multi-modal learning solutionsâdesigning, revising, and delivering e-learning, virtual, and face-to-face training aligned with organisational goals and leadership development.
Integrate leadership development into instructional design and learning resources, fostering growth, capability, and alignment with RAQ’s strategic goals.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and staffâidentifying training needs and creating effective learning resources for both clinical and non-clinical employees.
Advise on best-practice learning methodsâincorporating adult and experiential learning principles to ensure impactful and engaging training experiences.
Coordinate and deliver training programsâoverseeing end-to-end training logistics for webinars, e-learning, and face-to-face sessions.
Manage the Learning Management System (LMS)âtracking, reporting, and administering training, while supporting staff in using the system effectively.
Report and analyse learning outcomesâsupporting audits, maintaining records, and providing data-driven recommendations to continuously improve learning at RAQ.
About you
We’re looking for a creative and collaborative professional who is passionate about designing and delivering impactful learning experiences. You have a proven track record in instructional design across multiple modalities and enjoy working with diverse teams to drive capability and leadership development. With strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset, you thrive in a values-driven environment and are committed to supporting others to grow and succeed. If you are organised, adaptable, and eager to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation, we want to hear from you.
Additionally, you have:
Undergraduate qualifications in Business, Psychology, Education, Workplace Training & Assessment or related field.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead and manage learning and development initiatives from conception to completion.
Experience with e-learning authoring tools and the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate engaging, multi-modal learning solutions.
Proven ability to collect, analyse, and report on data to drive continuous improvement in learning outcomes and organisational capability.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, enabling you to build strong relationships and provide high-quality written reports and briefs.
A collaborative approach to working with diverse teams, supporting a culture of excellence and shared success in organisational development1.
A commitment to understanding and addressing customer needs, with a focus on delivering impactful, contemporary learning experiences.
Highly desired â Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating leadership development programs that drive capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
We Can Offer You
At RAQ, we believe in supporting our people both inside and outside the workplace. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:
Work-Life Balance - Enjoy a flexible, supportive culture that empowers you to thrive at work and at home.
Boost Your Take-Home Pay - Access salary packaging options of up to $15,900 per year, significantly increasing your net income.
Extra Time Off - Recharge with 3 additional paid leave days over the Christmas period, on top of your standard annual leave.
Annual Leave Loading - Receive extra pay when you take annual leave-because your downtime matters.
Study Leave - Pursuing further qualifications? We offer up to 2 weeks of paid study leave each year to support your professional growth.
Generous Parental Leave - Take the time you need to focus on your family with our paid parental leave program.
Wellbeing Support - Benefit from medical insurance discounts and free access to our Employee Assistance Program through Telus Health.
How to Apply
To apply, send us your resume and a brief cover letter, outlining why you're the ideal candidate or this role!
Applications can be submitted by clicking the Apply Now.
Applications close Sunday 6 July 2025