Learning & Development Manager

WHO WE ARE

The Australian Indigenous Governance Institute (AIGI) is an Indigenous-led national centre specialising in governance knowledge and excellence. The Australian Indigenous Governance Institute (AIGI) is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation recognised for its Indigenous governance leadership, knowledge, and excellence. We connect Indigenous peoples, organisations and communities with tools, resources, and networks to achieve self-determination through strong self-governance.

AIGI’s headquarters are located at the Brisbane Technology Park in Eight Mile Plains, Queensland, with staff working remotely in various Australian states and territories. AIGI is governed by an all-Indigenous Board of Directors. Our current strategic plan was launched in 2025 and will complete its cycle in 2028 with a strong focus on Indigenous Governance Leadership and Success, Indigenous knowledge and wisdom, and Sustainability.

To find out more about our organisation, visit our website www.aigi.org.au.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning & Development (L&D) Manager to join our team! This role will report to the Director of Learning & Resources, and will provide strategic and operational leadership for AIGI’s learning and training programs. This role will be responsible for the design, structure, and quality assurance of all learning content and internal delivery systems of programs.

The L&D Manager leads a team responsible for learning content development, youth programs, and internal training capability. Working in parallel with the L&D Project Specialist, who leads client project delivery, the Manager ensures AIGI’s L&D infrastructure is sustainable, culturally grounded, and future focused.

Your main role responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic leadership for AIGI's learning offerings, ensuring alignment with the AIGI’s Strategic Plan and Indigenous governance values.
• Manage and develop a team focused on learning capability, design, and content creation, fostering a culturally safe and collaborative environment.
• Oversee the co-design and development of diverse learning resources, including culturally grounded workshops, e-learning, and youth-targeted content.
• Lead the implementation and integration of AIGI's Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance of all L&D materials, policies, and internal procedures with relevant educational and legislative standards.
• Maintain operational oversight of internal systems supporting learning delivery, such as scheduling and documentation tools.
• Design and implement mechanisms for internal data capture and quality monitoring to support program evaluation.
• Contribute to strategic reporting for the Director and Executive as required.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the Project Specialist, Communications, Operations, and external partners to ensure seamless content and delivery alignment.
• Integrate emerging learning needs, particularly in youth and leadership development, into AIGI's programming.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

To be successful in this role, you ideally have:

• Demonstrated cultural competency and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations in community, ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Qualifications in education, Indigenous studies, adult learning, or instructional design.
• Experience supporting digital learning innovation in a not-for-profit or community setting.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams focused on content development, program strategy, or internal capability building.
• Experience designing or overseeing culturally grounded learning materials or curriculum.
• High-level organisational skills, including workflow management, QA systems, and staff planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare internal reports and high-quality educational resources.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and maintain team alignment with organisational strategy.
• Ability to travel interstate as required.

WHO ARE YOU?

You're a self-motivated and passionate leader with a deep understanding of, and experience working effectively within, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations. You enjoy working in a fast paced, agile environment with competing priorities and deadlines, and enjoy leading and managing a broad range of learning and development initiatives.

You thrive leading a team to achieve collaborative goals, and you genuinely enjoy building relationships and working closely with internal and external stakeholders within the Indigenous community. You have strong emotional intelligence and understand the cultural sensitivities and significance of the Indigenous community's history and future.

HOW TO APPLY

We ask that you provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria including your skills, experience and qualifications (maximum 2 pages) as well as your resume with your application. Should you have any questions, or need support in preparing these, please contact Poppy Whale at pwhale@partale.com.au.

AIGI is committed to achieving diversity and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.

AIGI acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders, past present and emerging. This job advertisement comes from Gadigal Country.