Exercise and Simulation Planner

Cubic Defence Australia & NZ; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Defence Australia & NZ is seeking an experienced planning, training or simulation professional to support synthetic warfighting exercises aligned with Fleet Lethality priorities and Royal Australian Navy objectives.

You will integrate Live, Virtual and Constructive simulation approaches to deliver realistic, operationally relevant training outcomes, and engage with Navy and allied stakeholders to advance interoperability and capability development.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence, maritime operations, exercise planning, simulation, or related field.
• Understanding of synthetic training environments and Live, Virtual and Constructive simulation concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess inputs and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and briefing skills.
• Ability to work autonomously under general direction and manage competing priorities.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain Defence security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and support synthetic warfighting exercises aligned with Fleet Lethality priorities and RAN training objectives.
• Integrate Live, Virtual and Constructive simulation approaches for realistic training outcomes.
• Analyse diverse inputs to develop innovative exercise and simulation solutions.
• Engage with Navy, joint and allied stakeholders to support interoperability.
• Provide expert advice on simulation technologies, methodologies, exercise design and training effectiveness.
• Support the preparation, conduct and review of exercise activities, including post-activity analysis and lessons learned.
• Report progress, risks and recommendations to senior leadership and contribute to strategic planning discussions.

Skills

Exercise planning

Simulation expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Defence environment

Maritime operations

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Autonomy

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design and support synthetic warfighting exercises that align with Fleet Lethality priorities and RAN training objectives.
• Integrate Live, Virtual and Constructive simulation approaches to deliver realistic, operationally relevant training outcomes.
• Analyse diverse technical, operational and strategic inputs to develop innovative exercise and simulation solutions.
• Engage with Navy, joint and allied stakeholders to support interoperability and continuous capability improvement.
• Provide expert advice on simulation technologies, methodologies, exercise design and training effectiveness.
• Support the preparation, conduct and review of exercise activities, including post-activity analysis and lessons learned.
• Report progress, risks and recommendations to senior leadership and contribute to strategic planning discussions.

About You

You are an experienced planning, training or simulation professional with strong knowledge of Defence environments and maritime warfighting concepts. You are confident working with complex information, exercising sound judgment and translating operational requirements into effective synthetic training activities. You thrive in stakeholder-rich environments and can operate independently while maintaining alignment with senior leadership direction.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Experience in Defence, maritime operations, exercise planning, simulation, training development or a related field.
• Understanding of synthetic training environments and Live, Virtual and Constructive simulation concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including the ability to assess complex inputs and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and briefing skills.
• Ability to operate with autonomy under general direction and manage competing priorities.
• Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence security clearance, if required.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join Cubic Defence and contribute to meaningful capability outcomes that support Fleet Lethality, the Royal Australian Navy’s readiness, effectiveness and future warfighting edge. You will work at the intersection of operational planning, advanced simulation and strategic capability development, helping shape training outcomes that matter in complex maritime, joint and allied environments.