APS 6 - Learning, Design & Development Lead

Australian Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence – Harman ACT is seeking an APS 6 Learning Design & Development Lead to organise course design and development activities for Space, Cyber, and related programs. You will work with a small L&D team and liaise with ADF, ASD, and contractors to ensure smooth workflows.

The role requires administrative experience, ability to navigate ambiguity, and a proactive, agile approach to delivering learning outcomes across Defence training domains.

Qualifications

• Experience working within training establishments or similar roles.
• Breadth of administrative experience.
• Comfort with ambiguity as the Schools’ and Domains’ capability matures.
• Ability to coordinate design and development activities with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and development activities for Space, Cyber, and related training programs.
• Engage with ADF, ASD, APS, JTC, Defence agencies and contractors.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on Learning Design & Development activities and reporting.
• Collaborate with APS and ADF staff in Design and Development tasks.
• Develop, review and maintain documentation, policies and procedures.
• Produce briefing content and data for reporting requirements.
• Coordinate learning design inquiries and DSSpC tours and briefs.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Adaptability

Job description

Australian Department of Defence – Harman ACT

2d ago , from Australian Department of Defence

• $99,733 - $112,431 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Harman - ACT

The Role

The Defence School of Space and Cyber (DSSpC) is seeking a highly motivated APS 6 Learning Design & Development Lead. In a small Learning and Development (L&D) team, you and the team will be accountable for organising Space, Cyber, Joint Data Network Unit (JDNU), and other Defence-aligned agencies’ course Design and Development activities and workflows.

• Coordinate and support the design, development, and learning standards activities for Space, Cyber, and related training programs, engaging with ADF, Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), APS, Joint Training Command (JTC), Defence-aligned agencies, and contractors.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on Learning Design & Development activities and reporting.
• Collaborate with a small team of APS and ADF staff in Design and Development activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and contractors on course Design and Development requirements, Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) and schedules.
• Develop, review and maintain documentation, policies and procedures.
• Produce briefing content and data in support of reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and respond to course Design and Development inquiries.
• Coordinate DSSpC Learning and Development tours and briefs.

About our Team

We are a diverse team of highly motivated individuals, representing an integrated workforce of ADF, APS and Industry Partners.

Vision

The recognised centre of excellence for Space and Cyber training amongst the Five Eyes Partners in support of a collective National Defence.

Mission

DSSpC trains and educates the integrated force in order to enable the delivery of space and cyber power in competition and conflict.

End State

DSSpC is respected for its professionalism, agility and progressive learning pathways producing a credible and resilient integrated force able to enable multi-domain operations.

Located at HMAS Harman, Canberra we enjoy new contemporary training facilities, flexible working arrangements and free parking.

Our Ideal Candidate

The School is looking for a team member who has experience working within training establishments or like roles, as well as have a breadth of administrative experience. You will need to have a level of comfort with ambiguity as the Schools’ and the Domains’ capability matures.

You will be agile, innovative and ready to make a significant impact to the continuous advancement of Space, Cyber, and other Defence-aligned capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute your expertise to work that will influence Australia’s strategic and Defence outcomes.

Our ideal candidate will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:

• Strong written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Accountable for their actions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours.
• Willing to challenge the traditional ways of doing business.
• Outcome-focused mindset.
• Adaptability, resilience and flexibility.