Senior Defence Training Lead — Instructors & Operations

CAE; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADF Reserve Service Policy

Wellness subsidy

Generous Parental Leave

Employee Share Scheme

Fitness Passport

Insurance Cover

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Senior Instructor in Randwick, NSW, Australia, to lead training teams, coordinate resources, and ensure high-quality training outcomes in a Defence environment. The role focuses on safety, compliance, and customer-specified requirements while developing Australia’s defence capability.

The successful candidate will manage delivery, schedules, student progression and training readiness, mentoring instructors and driving improvements to courseware and devices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience within Defence, military, aviation, training, simulation or related operational environments.
• Experience leading teams, coordinating resources and managing training delivery activities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and customer relationship management skills.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant industry experience.
• Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate instructors, training specialists and training resources to achieve successful training outcomes.
• Act as a key customer interface, building trusted relationships and supporting training operations activities.
• Manage training delivery, schedules, student progression and operational training requirements.
• Mentor, coach and provide subject matter expertise to instructors within my area of expertise.
• Drive continuous improvement of courseware, training materials and training devices.
• Support operational readiness by delivering instruction and maintaining training standards during periods of increased demand.

Job description

CAE is seeking a Senior Instructor in Randwick, NSW, Australia, to lead training teams, coordinate resources, and ensure high-quality training outcomes in a Defence environment. The role focuses on safety, compliance, and customer-specified requirements while developing Australia’s defence capability.

The successful candidate will manage delivery, schedules, student progression and training readiness, mentoring instructors and driving improvements to courseware and devices.