Engineering Specialist Instructor

Thales Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration + super + ann

Annualised performance review

ThalesFlex - Hybrid work environment

Fitness Passport discount

Employee discounts

Paid Parental Leave

Veterans leave

Novated Lease

Personal & professional training

Sonder - Wellbeing & Support Partner

Job summary

Thales Australia is seeking an Engineering Specialist Instructor to deliver and develop customer training for CMATS in a testing environment. You will run engaging courses at our in‑house facility, shaping materials and assessments to ensure learners gain hands-on expertise.

You will create resources, configure training equipment and simulators, and continuously review content for accuracy. Applicants should have Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment and proven experience

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment or equivalent.
• Experience delivering in-person training.
• Experience delivering software engineering training.
• Experience configuring software systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving system issues.
• Experience in software testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs at our in‑house facility, including course materials, learning plans, and assessments
• Create and update training resources such as presentations, instructor guides, student materials, and practical exercises
• Support the setup and use of training equipment and simulators to deliver effective, hands-on learning
• Review, test, and improve training materials and assessments to keep content accurate and effective

Skills

In-person training

Software engineering training

System configuration

Troubleshooting

Software testing

Education

Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment or similar

Job description

Our Benefits

• Competitive remuneration + super + annual bonus + private medical insurance
• Annualised performance review process
• ThalesFlex - Hybrid work environment
• Fitness Passport discount - Access to a network of gyms across AUS from $15 P/W
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Veterans leave
• Novated Lease options
• Personal & professional training development opportunities
• Sonder - Wellbeing & Support Partner

Our Team

From take-off to landing, Thales offers the most complete range of solutions to provide dynamic Air Traffic Services to support today's growing domestic and international travel requirements. Utilizing this knowledge and experience Thales Australia will deliver a harmonised Civil/Military Air Traffic Management System (OneSKY) in Australia to Airservices Australia and Defence. This will enable a new level of safety and efficiency, while also reducing delays for the travelling public and providing opportunities to improve environmental outcomes. OneSKY will transform Australia’s sky and we are proud to be partners in its delivery.

Your role

As our Engineering Specialist Instructor you will be responsible for the delivery and development of customer training to support the use of CMATS in a testing environment.

• Develop and deliver engaging training programs at our in‑house training facility, including course materials, learning plans, and assessments
• Create and update training resources such as presentations, instructor guides, student materials, and practical exercises
• Support the setup and use of training equipment and simulators to deliver effective, hands-on learning
• Review, test, and improve training materials and assessments to keep content accurate and effective

Your experience

• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment or similar
• Prior experience delivering in person training
• Experience delivering software engineering training
• Prior experience in configuring software systems
• Experience in trouble shooting and resolving system issues
• Experience in software testing

Additional information with regards to clearances

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role. The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Employer Brand / Diversity / Equality

We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here. We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

Interested in finding out more about Thales and why you should join us?