Senior Instructor

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

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organisation where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Instructor, you will play a key leadership role in delivering world-class training outcomes while leading instructors, managing training resources, and building strong customer relationships within a complex Defence environment. You will be responsible for ensuring training operations are delivered safely, effectively, and in accordance with customer requirements, contributing directly to the development of Australia’s future Defence capability.

Description

• 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.

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the Royal Australian Navy or broader Defence environment.
• Trade, technical, electrical, electronic, marine, communications or engineering background.
• Experience leading instructors, training teams or operational personnel.
• Experience working within Defence training systems and learning frameworks.
• Familiarity with simulation-based training environments.
• Previous experience coaching, mentoring and developing others.

Location:

• Randwick, NSW – 5 days onsite required

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on Australian defence and security
• Exciting career paths in a truly global business
• Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy
• Wellness subsidy
• Generous Parental Leave
• Employee Share Scheme
• Fitness Passport
• Insurance Cover
• and more!

Security requirements

As the Australian Department of Defence is a major client, you must be eligible to obtain a Defence Security Clearance to work in this role – please be mindful to obtain a clearance, one of the main requirements is you must be an Australian Citizen.

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organisation where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [e-mail] if needed.

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