Learning and Development Lead

• 0.6 FTE with flexible days and hours to suit your lifestyle
• Own ELMO Learning and shape training across the whole organisation
• Make a difference at a purpose-driven South Australian health charity

About us

The Hospital Research Foundation Group (THRFG) is a South Australian charity group that funds life-changing medical research and improved patient care. With a proud history spanning more than 60 years, we have grown from supporting a single hospital to funding research and care initiatives across multiple hospitals, universities and medical research centres, making a difference in over 60 areas of disease and illness.

Our group is made up of multiple charities, including Australian Breast Cancer Research, Australian Heart Research, Australian Prostate Cancer, Creative Health, Military and Emergency Services Health Australia, Palliative Care, Parkinson’s, Stroke and Arthritis. Beyond funding research, we deliver essential health services, programs and education to communities across South Australia and beyond.

About the role

As our Learning and Development Lead, you will join the People, Culture and Safety team and play a key role in building the capability of our people across the whole organisation. You will champion ELMO Learning as our subject matter expert, look after mandatory compliance training, and make sure policy updates are built into our learning modules. You will also manage the administration behind the scenes, including completing ELMO workflows when employees elect for training and professional development.

This is a 0.6 FTE position with real flexibility – we can work with you on the days and hours that suit you. You will assess training and development needs and recommend the right solutions, from running internal training sessions yourself to sourcing external opportunities where they add value.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the ELMO Learning subject matter expert, administering courses, learning pathways, assignments, records and reporting
• Coordinate mandatory compliance training and keep learning content up to date as policies change
• Identify learning and development needs with leaders and employees, and recommend practical training solutions
• Design and deliver internal training and facilitation, including management and leadership development
• Support professional development opportunities and complete the related ELMO administration workflows
• Support learning and capability needs arising from organisational change, including the introduction of AI
• Work alongside managers and the People, Culture and Safety team to build a culture of continuous learning

About you

You are a confident, people-focused learning professional with solid administration experience and the personal skills to work alongside managers at every level. You enjoy running training sessions yourself, you know when external training is worth it, and you are energised by helping people grow and adapt to change.

• A minimum of 5 years’ full-time equivalent experience in Learning, Training or Organisational Development
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and presentation skills
• Experience mentoring and developing staff and volunteers
• Experience working within funding frameworks such as NDIS, My Aged Care and ASES
• Sound understanding of professional conduct, quality standards, audits and compliance
• Willingness to travel and work across multiple locations, with a current valid driver’s licence
• Current National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check and other mandatory screening requirements

Why THRFG?

• On-Site Wellness Initiatives: exclusive gym membership to our own Brain & Body Fitness, onsite massages, pilates, discount health insurance, art therapy, access to confidential counselling services and medical support.
• Growth Potential: Be part of a highly impactful organisation, with personal opportunities to develop your expertise, access professional development options and future career pathways.
• More than just a job: Join a team deeply connected to our cause and the positive impact we create in the community.
• Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay with multiple generous salary packaging options.
• Event tickets and Corporate Partnerships: think Netball, SANFL, AFL and many community-based events.

If you are a people-focused learning professional who is passionate about helping others grow, and you are ready to make a real difference at a purpose-driven South Australian health charity, then we’d love to hear from you!

Please apply now and submit your Cover Letter and Resume by COB 27th November 2026. For a confidential discussion, please call 08 8244 1100 or email hr@hospitalresearch.org.au