Defence ICT Training Systems Group Lead

CAE Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defence capability contribution

Leadership opportunity

Advanced Defence training technologies

Global business exposure

ADF Reserve Service Policy

Wellness subsidy

Generous Parental Leave

Employee Share Scheme

Fitness Passport

Insurance Cover

Job summary

CAE is seeking an experienced Group Lead, ICT Training Systems to guide a team delivering and maintaining complex Defence training systems across Australia. This role blends people leadership with technical oversight, partnering with internal stakeholders to develop solutions and support major projects.

You will balance operational delivery with strategic objectives, lead technical teams across systems administration and ICT infrastructure, and contribute to bid activities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading technical engineering, ICT or systems administration teams.
• Strong understanding of ICT infrastructure, system administration and support environments.
• Experience managing technical resources, contractors and competing operational priorities.
• Ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience contributing to technical solution development, project delivery or bid activities.
• Strong communication, leadership and team development capabilities.
• Australian Citizenship.
• Ability to work onsite across Homebush and HMAS Watson locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of ICT professionals supporting Defence training systems and services.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across systems administration, ICT infrastructure and support services.
• Ensure successful delivery of operational support, sustainment activities and ongoing system improvements.
• Work closely with engineering, project and business leaders to develop technical solutions and support customer requirements.
• Support bid and proposal activities by contributing technical expertise, solution development and resource planning.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier relationships to ensure delivery outcomes and service quality expectations are achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, risk management activities and operational excellence across the team.

Skills

Team leadership

ICT infrastructure

Resource management

Stakeholder engagement

Solution development

Communication

Citizenship

Onsite collaboration

Job description

CAE is seeking an experienced Group Lead, ICT Training Systems to guide a team delivering and maintaining complex Defence training systems across Australia. This role blends people leadership with technical oversight, partnering with internal stakeholders to develop solutions and support major projects.

You will balance operational delivery with strategic objectives, lead technical teams across systems administration and ICT infrastructure, and contribute to bid activities.