Learning & Development Coordinator

McInnes Wilson (MCW) has a strong reputation in the legal industry as leaders in commercial insurance private clients and plaintiff personal injury legal services. Having proudly celebrated our 50-year milestone in 2025 we are looking to grow our People & Culture (P&C) function.

Based in our Brisbane national head office an opportunity has arisen for a committed Learning & Development Coordinator to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. You will play a pivotal role in cultivating a positive and engaging workplace culture that is aligned to the organisations values purpose and strategic objectives.

The Opportunity

Our opportunity is an exciting step for somebody wanting to build their next career move in a national multi-faceted People & Culture function. You will work closely with the Head of People & Culture contributing to the design and delivery of firm wide programs managing relationships with external consultants and partnering with subject matter experts to create and deliver engaging onboarding and training content.

You will also have full support to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation in learning design and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Induction & Onboarding

• Coordinate and facilitate induction programs for new employees.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to review and refresh induction content regularly including mandatory learning modules.
• Support the design and delivery of onboarding programs that enhance the employee experience.
• Work closely with the Head of People & Culture to design and deliver graduate program inductions and training initiatives.

Learning & Development

• Act as the People & Culture representative to support and coordinate the firms Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program.
• Collaborate with professional legal staff on the coordination of the firms Lunch n Learn series.
• Coordinate compliance tracking and ensure all mandatory training requirements are met and recorded.
• Support IT change management initiatives including coordinating and delivering training for new platforms and systems (where appropriate).
• Partner with external consultants to manage relationships and ensure quality and value in delivered programs.
• Assist in the design development and delivery of engaging learning content both in person and online.

Engagement & Culture

• Contribute to broader people initiatives and cultural programs as required.
• Coordinate the firms Mentoring Program including reviewing engagement and success of the program and managing the Mentor/Mentee matching process.

Role Requirements

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years previous experience in learning and development or a similar role.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• A passion for ongoing learning.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (preferably Go1 Learn).
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• High quality written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Criteria

• Qualification in 360 tools and/or personality assessment highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering learning programmes aligned to adult learning principles.
• Previous experience with Document Management and Practice Management Systems highly regarded.
• Previous experience assisting with the drafting of training documentation / online learning modules.

Youll also make an impression with your own key personal attributes such as a natural curiosity and eagerness to learn and grow. You will have the ability to influence others and demonstrate a strong commitment to our values mission and standards of practice. With this in mind we strive to empower you to use your creativity and authenticity to elevate our learning and development program.

About McInnes Wilson Lawyers

We are a full-service firm with 61 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers you will be joining a firm that values people. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition by Lawyers Weekly Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.

Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:

• Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period pre-natal leave parent & care givers platform partner leave and return to work bonuses
• Access to our firmwide personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy
• Flexible working arrangements
• Reward and recognition program including tenure awards annual staff awards and promotion ceremonies
• Further education support and professional development program including a formal mentoring program
• Health and wellbeing initiatives birthday leave for full-time employees firm social club and regular team functions

Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position. Wed love to hear all about your experience motivations and point of difference that you would bring to the role.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks. The successful candidate will hold full Australian working rights.

Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including those from underrepresented groups. If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process please let us know.