Learning And Development Specialist - Expression of Interest

IAG Defence and National Security; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is a Canberra-based role focused on hosting a training program to develop logistics expertise at the operational level. The role requires an AGSVA NV1 clearance and does not offer remote or hybrid work arrangements.

The DNS team works with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. We offer a collaborative environment with opportunities to contribute to training design, delivery and

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a Defence environment.
• Understanding of the Scope of Task and required outcomes.
• Ability to deliver high-quality training within Defence settings.
• Demonstrated experience delivering training services for Defence contexts.
• Proven capability in training design, development, delivery, assessment and administration.
• Experience developing and administering model-based Learning Management Systems.
• Ability to identify, manage and report key risks and issues.
• Capacity to operate within Defence systems, processes and constraints.
• Experience managing dependencies, including Government Furnished Material.

Responsibilities

• Training planning and scheduling: Develop and manage course plans, schedules, program schedules, forward work plans, and program management plans
• End-to-end course administration: Manage course nominations, joining instructions, student administration, records, certification, and course completion requirements
• Training delivery and facilitation: Deliver training sessions, facilitate syndicate discussions and practical exercises, support learner engagement, and coordinate training through platforms such as MS Teams
• Training materials development: Design, develop, and provide participant manuals, facilitator guides, presentations, assessments, exercises, and eLearning content
• Stakeholder, lecturer, and participant coordination: Coordinate visiting lecturers, key stakeholders, international participants, and support engagement activities throughout training delivery
• Assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement: Manage learner assessments, collect and analyse feedback, conduct post-session reviews, and implement improvements aligned to Evaluation Frameworks
• Program reporting, risk, and contract deliverables: Prepare monthly reports, meeting artefacts, risk and issues registers, final contract reports, and final training reports covering attendance, outcomes, feedback, risks, performance, effectiveness, and recommendations.

Skills

Defence training experience

Scope of Task understanding

Training design & delivery

Assessment & administration

LMS administration

Risk & issues reporting

Defence systems & processes

Gov Furnished Material management

Tools

MS Teams

Learning Management Systems

Job description

About Us

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia.

About Us

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia.

Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.

The opportunity requires candidates to host training program to develop logistics expertise at the operational level by delivering the below requirements in person.

The Role

• Training planning and scheduling: Develop and manage course plans, schedules, program schedules, forward work plans, and program management plans
• End-to-end course administration: Manage course nominations, joining instructions, student administration, records, certification, and course completion requirements
• Training delivery and facilitation: Deliver training sessions, facilitate syndicate discussions and practical exercises, support learner engagement, and coordinate training through platforms such as MS Teams
• Training materials development: Design, develop, and provide participant manuals, facilitator guides, presentations, assessments, exercises, and eLearning content
• Stakeholder, lecturer, and participant coordination: Coordinate visiting lecturers, key stakeholders, international participants, and support engagement activities throughout training delivery
• Assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement: Manage learner assessments, collect and analyse feedback, conduct post-session reviews, and implement improvements aligned to Evaluation Frameworks
• Program reporting, risk, and contract deliverables: Prepare monthly reports, meeting artefacts, risk and issues registers, final contract reports, and final training reports covering attendance, outcomes, feedback, risks, performance, effectiveness, and recommendations.

About You

• Experience in a similar role
• Strong understanding of the Scope of Task and required outcomes
• Ability to deliver consistent, high-quality training within a Defence environment
• Demonstrated experience delivering similar training services, preferably within Defence
• Proven capability in training design, development, delivery, assessment, and administration
• Current experience, or demonstrated capability, in developing and administering model-based Learning Management Systems
• Ability to identify, manage, and report key risks and issues
• Capacity to operate within Defence systems, processes, and constraints
• Experience in managing dependencies, including Government Furnished Material

The role is based in Canberra, requires a current AGSVA NV1 and does not offer remote or hybrid work arrangements.

What We Offer

With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra, we’re a tight-knit team, working across some of Australia’s most critical infrastructure and Defence projects. We come from diverse backgrounds and pride ourselves on our flexible, supportive and collaborative team culture. We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time, whilst you go about developing a great career in this space.

As part of IAG, you’ll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals’ working across a range of integrated workstreams in a friendly and approachable environment.