(HEO7) $101,785 - $113,839 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Continuing, full-time position available 

As we prepare to launch Adelaide University in January 2026, we're seeking a Learning and Development Advisor who will play an important role in supporting our staff development initiatives and building capability across the institution.

You'll work as part of a team that takes a modern approach to learning and development - moving beyond traditional training delivery to create meaningful learning experiences that support both individual growth and organisational performance.

What you'll do

Working closely with the Manager, Leadership and Talent Development, you will:

Design for impact: Partner with stakeholders to understand real performance challenges and design learning solutions that drive measurable behavioural change and mission advancement.

Enable collective learning: Create cross-functional learning experiences that break down silos and build collaborative intelligence to address complex institutional challenges.

Co-design solutions: Engage with end-users as partners in identifying root causes and developing learning solutions, recognising that those closest to the work often have the best insights.

Apply systems thinking: Identifying barriers to performance and help create learning experiences that consider the broader organisational context.

Delivering diverse learning: Design and deliver learning through various formats including face-to-face workshops, online modules, blended programs, and coaching conversations.

To be successful you will need: 

• Demonstrated experience in performance consulting or learning design that goes beyond traditional training delivery
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and modern learning science
• Experience designing and developing online and blended learning programs that drive behavioural change
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders and facilitate co-design processes
• Excellent written communication skills for developing learning resources, project plans, reports, and web content
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/operations

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Wednesday 16th July 2025.

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Adelaide University, University of Adelaide or UniSA current employee at the time the position is advertised.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Lauren Simpson 
Manager, Leadership & Talent | Human Resources
E: lauren.simpson@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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