Education Consultant / Learning & Development Specialist

Role overview

This position is for a learner-centred Education Consultant / Learning & Development Specialist who can shape, deliver, and refine learning solutions that advance academic progress, workplace capability, and professional growth. The role blends educational consulting, learning design, and training delivery to create practical and impactful learning experiences.

The selected candidate will partner with learners, educators, and other stakeholders to identify training requirements, build learning strategies, and roll out structured education programs. The work includes supporting curriculum planning, creating learning pathways, and developing instructional materials suited to different audiences and goals.

Core duties

You will be responsible for creating and running training sessions, workshops, and learning modules, along with producing content for both digital and classroom delivery. The role also involves reviewing learning results, gathering feedback, and making ongoing improvements so that programs remain effective and high quality.

In addition, you will advise on learning approaches, support skill-building initiatives, and help individuals or organizations achieve clear learning outcomes. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential to align learning interventions with performance objectives and development priorities.

Additional responsibilities

The position may also include conducting training needs analyses, organizing learning resources, supporting e-learning platforms, designing assessments and evaluation tools, and monitoring learner progress.

Qualifications and expectations

The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic about education, confident in communication, and committed to improving learning outcomes through structured and innovative methods.

Required qualifications

• A solid grasp of education, training, instructional design, or learning and development concepts.
• Capability to create and deliver engaging learning programs and training materials.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and learner-focused teaching methods.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation abilities.
• Background in curriculum design, lesson planning, or training delivery.
• Ability to assess learning impact and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Comfort using e-learning platforms, LMS tools, or other digital learning technologies.
• Strong organization and project coordination skills.
• Ability to carry out training needs analysis and develop targeted learning solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with varied learners and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to handle multiple training projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and education technology tools.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and openness to new teaching methods and technologies.
• Professional conduct, patience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Additional information

Location: Australia

Employment type: Part-time, onsite