Operations Coordinator

Randstad NV; Bullatale; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad NV is seeking an orderly and proactive Operations Coordinator to shape the future of maritime training exercises. Based full-time in Sydney, you will support planning, coordination, and administration for complex exercises, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with joint stakeholders, allied partners, and defence IT systems to ensure secure, compliant operations and effective lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) clearance is required.
• Experience in military planning, training, or exercise coordination environments is essential.
• Strong understanding of maritime operations and translating objectives into realistic training.
• Experience using Defence IT systems and military planning tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute maritime and joint training activities.
• Develop and maintain exercise documentation, operational products, and lessons learned databases.
• Liaise with Joint stakeholders, allied partners, and support agencies to manage schedules and battle rhythms.
• Coordinate participant access to secure facilities, IT systems, and communications networks.
• Ensure security, governance, and compliance across all exercise activities.

Skills

Military operations

Planning & coordination

Security clearance

Stakeholder liaison

Defence IT systems

Job description

Clearance Required: Active Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Coordinator to shape the future of maritime training operations. Based full-time in Sydney, you will provide critical planning, coordination, and administrative support for complex maritime and joint collective training exercises. This role requires a professional capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.

Location: Garden Island, Potts Point, NSW (Onsite)

Clearance Required: Active Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive planning, preparation, and execution support for maritime and joint collective training activities . Develop and maintain exercise documentation, operational products, and lessons learned databases . Liaise heavily with Joint stakeholders, allied partners, and support agencies to manage exercise schedules and battle rhythms . Coordinate participant access to secure facilities, IT systems, and communications networks .
• Ensure rigorous security, governance, and compliance requirements are met throughout all exercise activities.

Essential Requirements

• Clearance: Must possess an active Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Security Clearance .
• Experience: Demonstrated background in military operations, planning, training, or exercise coordination environments .
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of maritime operations, operational art, and the ability to translate objectives into realistic training environments .
• Systems Expertise: Experience using military planning, operations, and Defence IT systems .
• Flexibility: Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required by the Commonwealth.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.