Learning, Design & Development Lead

Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defence School of Space and Cyber (DSSpC) in Canberra seeks an APS 6 Learning Design & Development Lead to organise design and development workflows across Space, Cyber and allied Defence agencies.

You will coordinate design activities, engage with ADF, ASD, APS and contractors, contribute to policy and documentation, and lead a small L&D team in delivering progressive learning pathways and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience working in training establishments or similar roles.
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholders and teams.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design, development and learning standards for Space and Cyber programs.
• Engage with ADF, ASD, APS, JTC and contractors on L&D activities.
• Develop, review and maintain L&D documentation and policies.
• Produce briefing content and data for reporting requirements.
• Lead and coordinate L&D tours, briefs and inquiries.

Skills

Learning design

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Staff management

Communication

Job description

The Defence School of Space and Cyber (DSSpC) is seeking a highly motivated APS 6 Learning Design & Development Lead. In a small Learning and Development (L&D) team, you and the team will be accountable for organising Space, Cyber, Joint Data Network Unit (JDNU), and other Defence-aligned agencies’ course Design and Development activities and workflows.

• Coordinate and support the design, development, and learning standards activities for Space, Cyber, and related training programs, engaging with ADF, Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), APS, Joint Training Command (JTC), Defence-aligned agencies, and contractors.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on Learning Design & Development activities and reporting.
• Collaborate with a small team of APS and ADF staff in Design and Development activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and contractors on course Design and Development requirements, Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) and schedules.
• Develop, review and maintain documentation, policies and procedures.
• Produce briefing content and data in support of reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and respond to course Design and Development inquiries.
• Coordinate DSSpC Learning and Development tours and briefs.

About our Team

We are a diverse team of highly motivated individuals, representing an integrated workforce of ADF, APS and Industry Partners.

Vision:

The recognised centre of excellence for Space and Cyber training amongst the Five Eyes Partners in support of a collective National Defence.

Mission:

DSSpC trains and educates the integrated force in order to enable the delivery of space and cyber power in competition and conflict.

End State:

DSSpC is respected for its professionalism, agility and progressive learning pathways producing a credible and resilient integrated force able to enable multi-domain operations.

Located at HMAS Harman, Canberra we enjoy new contemporary training facilities, flexible working arrangements and free parking.

Our Ideal Candidate

The School is looking for a team member who has experience working within training establishments or like roles, as well as have a breadth of administrative experience. You will need to have a level of comfort with ambiguity as the Schools’ and the Domains’ capability matures.

You will be agile, innovative and ready to make a significant impact to the continuous advancement of Space, Cyber, and other Defence-aligned capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute your expertise to work that will influence Australia’s strategic and Defence outcomes.

Our ideal candidate will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:

• Strong written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Strong staff management skills.
• Accountable for their actions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours.
• Willing to challenge the traditional ways of doing business.
• Outcome-focused mindset.
• Adaptability, resilience and flexibility.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 1.

The key duties of the position include:

The Role

The Defence School of Space and Cyber (DSSpC) is seeking a highly motivated APS 6 Learning Design & Development Lead. In a small Learning and Development (L&D) team, you and the team will be accountable for organising Space, Cyber, Joint Data Network Unit (JDNU), and other Defence-aligned agencies’ course Design and Development activities and workflows.

Your duties may include:

• Coordinate and support the design, development, and learning standards activities for Space, Cyber, and related training programs, engaging with ADF, Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), APS, Joint Training Command (JTC), Defence-aligned agencies, and contractors.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on Learning Design & Development activities and reporting.
• Collaborate with a small team of APS and ADF staff in Design and Development activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and contractors on course Design and Development requirements, Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) and schedules.
• Develop, review and maintain documentation, policies and procedures.
• Produce briefing content and data in support of reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and respond to course Design and Development inquiries.
• Coordinate DSSpC Learning and Development tours and briefs.
• Future scheduling.
• External stakeholder engagement.

About our Team

We are a diverse team of highly motivated individuals, representing an integrated workforce of ADF, APS and Industry Partners.

Vision:

The recognised centre of excellence for Space and Cyber training amongst the Five Eyes Partners in support of a collective National Defence.

Mission:

DSSpC trains and educates the integrated force in order to enable the delivery of space and cyber power in competition and conflict.

End State:

DSSpC is respected for its professionalism, agility and progressive learning pathways producing a credible and resilient integrated force able to enable multi-domain operations.

Located at HMAS Harman, Canberra we enjoy new contemporary training facilities, flexible working arrangements and free parking.

Our Ideal Candidate

The School is looking for a team member who has experience working within training establishments or like roles, as well as have a breadth of administrative experience. You will need to have a level of comfort with ambiguity as the Schools’ and the Domains’ capability matures.

You will be agile, innovative and ready to make a significant impact to the continuous advancement of Space, Cyber, and other Defence-aligned capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute your expertise to work that will influence Australia’s strategic and Defence outcomes.

Our ideal candidate will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:

• Strong written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Strong staff management skills.
• Accountable for their actions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours.