Electrical Instructor

CAE; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADF Reserve Service Policy

Wellness subsidy

Generous Parental Leave

Employee Share Scheme

Fitness Passport

Insurance Cover

Job summary

CAE is seeking an experienced Instructor to join the Navy Defence team in Richmond, NSW. Deliver instructor-led, blended, and simulator-based training for Defence personnel, with hands-on coaching across classroom and field environments.

Prior Navy experience is highly regarded; candidates from broader Defence and trade backgrounds are encouraged to apply. You will develop training materials, assess learners, and liaise with Defence customers to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in electrical, electronics, or related technical discipline.
• Previous Navy experience highly regarded, ideally within the Royal Australian Navy.
• Defence, military, or technical training experience preferred.
• Cert IV Training and Assessment (TAE40116/TAE40122) or willingness to obtain.
• Must be eligible to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and therefore be an Australian Citizen

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led, blended, and simulator-based training programs for Defence personnel
• Prepare, facilitate, assess, and complete post-course administration activities
• Support trainee development by monitoring progress and providing feedback
• Use your technical expertise to maintain and improve training materials and course content.
• Work closely with Defence customers to ensure high-quality training outcomes.

Skills

Navy experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Technical training

Education

Cert IV Training and Assessment (TAE40116/TAE40122)

Trade qualification in electrical/electronics

Job description

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we've driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organisation where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Role Overview:

Join CAE's Navy Defence team as an Instructor, delivering technical training that helps prepare Defence personnel for critical operations. This is a hands-on role where you'll use your trade and technical expertise to facilitate engaging learning experiences across classroom, simulator, and blended learning environments. Prior Navy experience is highly regarded, although candidates from broader Defence and trade backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Description

• Deliver instructor-led, blended, and simulator-based training programs for Defence personnel

• Prepare, facilitate, assess, and complete post-course administration activities

• Support trainee development by monitoring progress and providing feedback

• Use your technical expertise to maintain and improve training materials and course content.

• Work closely with Defence customers to ensure high-quality training outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Trade qualification in an electrical, electronics, or related technical discipline.
• Previous Navy experience highly regarded, ideally within the Royal Australian Navy.
• Defence, military, or technical training experience preferred.
• Cert IV Training and Assessment (TAE40116/TAE40122) or willingness to obtain.
• Must be eligible to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and therefore be an Australian Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Navy technical instructor experience.
• Experience delivering training in a Defence environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Background working with electrical or electronic systems.

Location:

• Richmond - onsite 5 days a week

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on Australian defence and security

• Exciting career paths in a truly global business

• Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy

• Wellness subsidy

• Generous Parental Leave

• Employee Share Scheme

• Fitness Passport

• Insurance Cover

• ... and more!

Security requirements

As the Australian Department of Defence is a major client, you must be eligible to obtain a Defence Security Clearance to work in this role - please be mindful to obtain a clearance, one of the main requirements is you must be an

Australian Citizen.

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we've driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available- contact your recruiter or email [e-mail] if needed.

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