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).

Acknowledgment of Country:

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.

Why Choose UQ?

At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide.

As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million).

Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries.

Career Development and Support:

UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way.

Diverse and Inclusive Community:

UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.

Join the UQ Community:

Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work.

For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.