Learning & Development Team Leader

Department of Defence; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Defence, Defence Force School of Signals (DFSS) in Macleod VIC is seeking an experienced trainer to plan, schedule, develop and deliver technical training in RF telecommunications or network routing for Defence personnel, while mentoring new military instructors. You will work in a small team and engage with stakeholders to achieve Defence outcomes.

You will use varied instructional methods (classroom, outdoor, online self-paced) and support up to 30 learners per session,

Qualifications

• High level of emotional intelligence and a passion for instructing.
• Experience creating learning support material and delivering technical training in an adult learning environment.
• Experience with virtualized networking training environments such as EVE-NG or GNS3.
• Excellent presentation and communications skills with ability to adapt technical language for diverse learners.
• Hands-on understanding of LAN/WAN equipment, IP networking, routing and switching concepts.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Instructional material development

Instructor-led & distance learning

Public speaking & presentation

LAN/WAN knowledge & IP networking

Tools

EVE-NG

GNS3

Job description

You will work in a small team to support the planning, scheduling, development and delivery of technical training in the field of RF telecommunications or network routing. Training will be delivered to a range of military personnel while also providing guidance to new military instructors.

You will provide academic mentoring and instructional support to learners encompassing a variety of training methods including instructor-lead, facilitated learning, distance learning, and on-line self-paced learning packages. Classes will have up to 30 learners with training occurring in a classroom or outdoors. You will be required to engage and communicate with stakeholders to identify and provide advice on training issues to achieve section, unit and Defence outcomes.

About our Team

The Defence Force School of Signals (DFSS), located in Macleod VIC, trains and develops Communications and Information Systems, Electronic Warfare, Signals Intelligence and Cyberspace Professionals in order to enable the Command Support and Information Warfare functions of the Australian Defence Force. You will work along-side military, APS and contracted personnel to deliver training to a variety of Defence personnel.

You will be employed in Network Engineering Wing, which is responsible for the technical training of Defence telecommunications personnel in the areas of telephony systems, communications cabling and rigging, wide area network routing and switching systems, and radio frequency technologies including satellite, terrestrial line of sight and narrowband radio systems.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A high level of emotional intelligence and a passion for instructing;
• Experience in creating learning support material and the delivery of technical training in an adult learning environment, and the ability to remain up to date with technical advancements.
• Experience with creating, conducting training, and managing content in a virtualized networking training environment such as EVE-NG or GNS3.
• Excellent presentation and communications skills, with the ability to adapt technical language while facilitating training to a variety of learning styles.
• The configuration and operation of LAN/WAN equipment, backed by a sound understanding of IP Networking, routing and switching concepts.

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

You will work in a small team to support the planning, scheduling, development and delivery of technical training in the field of RF telecommunications or network routing. Training will be delivered to a range of military personnel while also providing guidance to new military instructors.

You will provide academic mentoring and instructional support to learners encompassing a variety of training methods including instructor-lead, facilitated learning, distance learning, and on-line self-paced learning packages. Classes will have up to 30 learners with training occurring in a classroom or outdoors. You will be required to engage and communicate with stakeholders to identify and provide advice on training issues to achieve section, unit and Defence outcomes.

About our Team

The Defence Force School of Signals (DFSS), located in Macleod VIC, trains and develops Communications and Information Systems, Electronic Warfare, Signals Intelligence and Cyberspace Professionals in order to enable the Command Support and Information Warfare functions of the Australian Defence Force. You will work along-side military, APS and contracted personnel to deliver training to a variety of Defence personnel.

You will be employed in Network Engineering Wing, which is responsible for the technical training of Defence telecommunications personnel in the areas of telephony systems, communications cabling and rigging, wide area network routing and switching systems, and radio frequency technologies including satellite, terrestrial line of sight and narrowband radio systems.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A high level of emotional intelligence and a passion for instructing;
• Experience in creating learning support material and the delivery of technical training in an adult learning environment, and the ability to remain up to date with technical advancements.
• Experience with creating, conducting training, and managing content in a virtualized networking training environment such as EVE-NG or GNS3.
• Excellent presentation and communications skills, with the ability to adapt technical language while facilitating training to a variety of learning styles.
• The configuration and operation of LAN/WAN equipment, backed by a sound understanding of IP Networking, routing and switching concepts.

Security Clearance

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

Getting to know the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers