I am a results-driven instructional designer and training leader with 20+ years delivering large-scale technology and transformation projects across finance, energy, health, and government. I design scalable eLearning, manage LMSs, and lead global training rollouts, leveraging SAP, Workday, and Cority with a strong focus on measurable adoption. I excel at training needs analysis, curriculum design, and digital learning development, mentoring teams of up to 18 developers, applying Agile and change management to ensure quality. I stay at the forefront of learning innovations and AI-enabled tools to boost efficiency and impact.

Helen Renisch Tolmie

I am a results-driven instructional designer and training leader with 20+ years delivering large-scale technology and transformation projects across finance, energy, health, and government. I design scalable eLearning, manage LMSs, and lead global training rollouts, leveraging SAP, Workday, and Cority with a strong focus on measurable adoption. I excel at training needs analysis, curriculum design, and digital learning development, mentoring teams of up to 18 developers, applying Agile and change management to ensure quality. I stay at the forefront of learning innovations and AI-enabled tools to boost efficiency and impact.

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I am a results-driven instructional designer and training leader with 20+ years delivering large-scale technology and transformation projects across finance, energy, health, and government. I design scalable eLearning, manage LMSs, and lead global training rollouts, leveraging SAP, Workday, and Cority with a strong focus on measurable adoption.

I excel at training needs analysis, curriculum design, and digital learning development, mentoring teams of up to 18 developers, applying Agile and change management to ensure quality. I stay at the forefront of learning innovations and AI-enabled tools to boost efficiency and impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Thai
Beginner

Work Experience

Training Lead – HSES Transformation Program at Rio Tinto
July 1, 2023 - Present
Lead and deliver training across the global HSES Cority project, standardising and simplifying health and hygiene processes; conducted training needs analysis; designed Learning Strategy; created content trackers; built eLearning; multilingual materials; supported Train-the-Trainer; managed UAT translations; published content to SharePoint and Rio Tinto College.
Training Lead – Finance Transformation (ERP) at SEEK
October 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Led Training Needs Analysis and Training Plan to support ERP upskilling across APAC; designed role-based curricula; managed end-user training schedule; coordinated Train the Trainer; established learning measurement; managed resources and stakeholders; supported UAT and translated content.
Program Training Lead, EaaS Transformation (Release 1) at Lenovo
May 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Designed Training Strategy; developed Learning Plan; maintained Content Development Tracker; created Styles and Standards; produced Proof of Concept; directed content development; designed Learning Hub concept.
Freelancer Instructional Designer at World Learning Centre
July 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
VET writer/instructional designer creating quality learning content and assessments for Australian VET sector; collaborated with SMEs; aligned with AQF frameworks; leveraged AI Perplexity for training package redesigns.
Change Manager at Bapcor
January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Managed Change and Training for UKG Kronos Time & Attendance; scope change, stakeholder engagement, training strategy; blended learning artefacts for business processes; Train the Trainer support.
Change and Training Lead at Newcrest
May 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Scope change and training for Ariba Strategic Sourcing; development of BAU eLearning and other training requirements, e.g., DocuSign, SuccessFactors; stakeholder engagement.
Principal Consultant at Cubic Consulting
February 1, 2013 - May 1, 2020
Develop business process design and work instructions for Clarity PPM; project/portfolio management support; created work instructions and Visio process maps.
Training Manager / Training Development at Mercy Health Training Institute
April 1, 2010 - July 1, 2011
Instructional design management; eLearning/blended learning; Moodle LMS implementation; environment management; governance; SME collaboration; develop documentation for resources.
Training Developer at National Foods
November 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009
Develop training guides for help desk; liaised with SME; used UPK for training.
Technical Writer at BHP
May 1, 2009 - October 1, 2009
Quick Reference Guides for SAP modules and BI/BW; used UPK; collaborated with Singapore team.
Training Analyst at George Weston Foods
January 1, 2009 - April 1, 2009
TNA and training for SAP implementation across LES, DSD, APO, SD, etc.
Project Manager at Civil Aviation Safety Authority
May 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
PeopleSoft HR upgrade; training delivery; LMS upgrade; testing and release mgmt; training environment management; documentation; UPK development.
Training Development & Delivery at Department of Defence
July 1, 2007 - May 1, 2008
SAP training development and delivery for FI, ECC6; upgrade online help; training environment; release documentation.
Training Advisor at Corptech/SSS WoG
November 1, 2006 - July 1, 2007
Analyse design, develop, deliver training; RecruitASP, ERP, HR modules; train-the-trainer; develop guides; QA; schedule management.
Training Officer at QLD Police Service
September 1, 2003 - November 1, 2006
Executive liaison; manage TAA courseware; distance-based units; develop learning materials; assess and evaluate; curricula.
Development Officer at NT Police, Fire & Emergency Service
February 1, 2002 - May 1, 2003
Manage online courses and flexible delivery; meet organisational needs.
Training Officer at NSW Police Service
July 1, 1999 - February 1, 2002
Train and implement SAP HR, PY and Finance; deliver curriculum; classroom delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Education in Adult Education, majoring in Human Resources at University of Technology Sydney
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Public Sector Management Program, Graduate Certificate in Leadership at Curtin University
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Diploma of Frontline Management at Northern Territory University
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025

Qualifications

Prosci Change Management Practitioner Program
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Bachelor of Education in Adult Education, majoring in Human Resources
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Prosci Change Management Practitioner Program
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Public Sector Management Program, Graduate Certificate in Leadership
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Diploma of Frontline Management
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Government, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other