Manager, Professional & Specialist Education

Queensland Law Society (QLS) is the professional body for legal practitioners, representing more than 14,000 members state-wide. We lead the Solicitors of Queensland with our purpose of Good Law - Good Lawyers - Public Good.

QLS has a permanent full-time opportunity for a Manager, Professional & Specialist Education to join our Education team.

The Education team plays a key role in building member engagement through the delivery of educational programs, professional development opportunities, and specialist learning pathways. Through this work, we support legal professionals to develop their expertise, advance their careers, and contribute to a thriving legal profession in Queensland.

As the Manager, Professional & Specialist Education, you will lead and develop a team of education professionals while driving innovative learning initiatives that support the ongoing growth and recognition of Queensland lawyers. This is an opportunity to combine people leadership, education innovation, and stakeholder engagement in a role that makes a meaningful impact on the profession.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of education professionals to deliver strategic education initiatives that support QLS's Education Strategy and member needs.
• Design and deliver professional and specialist education opportunities that build capability, support career development, and enhance professional recognition.
• Manage flagship learning events, including Symposium and Specialist Conference Week, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with members, committees, and subject matter experts to identify emerging trends and shape future learning opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement through data, participant feedback, and innovative learning approaches, including digital, online, and blended learning solutions.

Ideally, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Law and Education, with post-graduate qualifications in education highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering learning frameworks, education programs, and assessment solutions.
• Proven leadership experience managing complex projects, driving outcomes, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a diverse range of audiences.
• Experience using data, research, and feedback to drive continuous improvement and inform learning strategy.

Why join us?

By joining QLS you will assist to build a society that genuinely cares about its members, people and Queensland law.

• Our purpose is to be an authoritative voice, to help members succeed, to connect with the profession and respect, protect and promote human rights in line with our vision.
• Our workforce is diverse, inclusive and equal; and is representative of our members.
• We are committed to leading change through our people.
• We provide 12 weeks parental leave irrespective of primary or secondary carers
• We are proud to be listed on Diversity Council Australia's Inclusive Employer Index.
• Employees have flexibility within a social and collaborative environment.

Please note

• that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
• you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
• this position may require the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

For more information about the role, including obtaining a copy of the position description, please email People and Capability on Sign in to view email.