Defence Training Editor & Quality Assurance Lead

CAE; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Technical Editor and Quality Assurance Specialist to review and assure the quality of training and technical documentation for Defence capability programs. You will act as the final gate before delivery, upholding accuracy, consistency, and professionalism across courseware, publications, policies, and reports.

The role requires extensive technical writing, editing, and training development expertise, with hybrid/onsite work at Homebush, NSW.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and related qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in training development.
• Experience in training development within a military aviation or naval platform environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of ADF training policies and procedures (SADL).
• Experience working with Learning Content Management Systems and authoring tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Australian Defence Security Clearance.
• Ability to work at Homebush, NSW site in a hybrid or onsite capacity.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit training materials, technical reports, policies, procedures, and customer deliverables for accuracy, grammar, style, and quality.
• Act as the final review gate before customer delivery, ensuring documentation meets organisational and customer standards.
• Develop templates, style guides, and writing standards to improve document consistency across the team.
• Provide quality assurance oversight of courseware and technical publications, ensuring language hygiene and content integrity.
• Prepare lessons learned summaries and writing best practice guidance for dissemination across the workforce.
• Coach and mentor team members on effective technical writing, English language usage, and documentation standards.

Skills

Editing

Technical Writing

Training Development

Quality Assurance

Attention to detail

Education

TAE40116/TAE40122

TAE50122 Diploma

Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

Tools

Learning Content Management Systems

Authoring tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

CAE is seeking a Technical Editor and Quality Assurance Specialist to review and assure the quality of training and technical documentation for Defence capability programs. You will act as the final gate before delivery, upholding accuracy, consistency, and professionalism across courseware, publications, policies, and reports.

The role requires extensive technical writing, editing, and training development expertise, with hybrid/onsite work at Homebush, NSW.