Instructor Controller (Army)

Kinexus; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinexus in Canberra seeks a seasoned Defence Simulation Supervisor to join our team. You will supervise training activities, develop simulation scenarios, and coordinate with technical groups to test and validate exercises.

Applicants should bring substantial defence experience and familiarity with military training management. The role emphasizes maturity, self-direction, and the ability to operate within joint operation environments.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in simulation or defence experience.
• Broad military doctrine and training functions experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and develop solutions.
• Thorough understanding of command structure.
• Experience in simulation training and ADF training management.
• NV1 Australian defence clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the application and development of training activities.
• Assist in the planning and execution of training scenarios.
• Develop simulation scenarios and training events.
• Work with technical teams to design develop and test activities.
• Assess and assure simulation deliverables meeting defined exercise requirements.
• Maintain simulation databases to assess accurate data.
• Train virtual and constructive simulation.
• Provide SME advice on simulation systems and virtual environments.

Skills

Military doctrine

Simulation training

Troubleshooting

ADF training management

Defence clearance NV1

Joint operations

Job description

Our client is seeking a candidate that has the experience of working in a busy HQ group. The role is designed for candidates who have held a supervisor's role as Officer/SNCO in either of the three services. Candidates who understand simulation tools used in joint operations would be an advantage. Candidates who have been exposed to joint operations from an Arms Corp or Combat Systems background would be ideal.

The Role:

• Supervise the application and development of training activities
• Assist in the planning and execution of training scenarios
• Develop simulation scenarios and training events
• Work with technical teams to design develop and test activities
• Assess and assure simulation deliverables meeting defined exercise requirements
• Maintain simulation databases to assess accurate data
• Train virtual and constructive simulation
• Provide support for personnel on training courses or activities
• Provide insights and support to systems operators
• Manage and fault find the system on a needs basis
• Provide SME advice on simulation systems and virtual environments

Experience Required:

• 5-10 years experience in simulation and or defence experience
• sound experience with broad military doctrine and training functions
• troubleshoot technical problems develop solutions
• thorough experience with command structure
• Experienced in simulation training
• Understand ADF training management
• Candidates will hold an NV1 Australian defence clearance

This role is designed to support defence personnel in training and development. This role requires a mature and self stating professional who is looking for a role to continue to contribute. To be successful, candidates will come with 'Street Credibility' in order to be successful in their application.