Group Lead, ICT Training Systems — Defence Training Expert

CAE; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness subsidy

Generous Parental Leave

Employee Share Scheme

Fitness Passport

Insurance Cover

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Group Lead, ICT Training Systems to lead a team supporting Defence training environments across Australia. This role balances hands-on ICT leadership with strategic oversight to deliver and maintain complex training systems while partnering with stakeholders to develop technical solutions and pursue opportunities.

The position requires credible leadership, the ability to manage technical resources, and a track record of aligning operational delivery with strategic objectives,

Qualifications

• 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

Leadership experience

ICT infrastructure

Systems administration

Stakeholder engagement

Team development

Contractor management

Australian Citizenship

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications or industry certifications

Job description

CAE is seeking a Group Lead, ICT Training Systems to lead a team supporting Defence training environments across Australia. This role balances hands-on ICT leadership with strategic oversight to deliver and maintain complex training systems while partnering with stakeholders to develop technical solutions and pursue opportunities.

The position requires credible leadership, the ability to manage technical resources, and a track record of aligning operational delivery with strategic objectives,