Senior Instructor

Cae; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness subsidy

Generous Parental Leave

Employee Share Scheme

Fitness Passport

Insurance Cover

Job summary

Cae is seeking a Training Lead to oversee and coordinate instructors and training resources for defence-oriented programs. You will act as a key interface with customers, supporting operations and ensuring successful learning outcomes across schedules and student progression.

The role involves mentoring instructors, driving improvements to courseware, and maintaining high training standards during peak demand, with onsite requirements in Randwick, NSW.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence, military, aviation, training, simulation or related operational environments.
• Leadership of teams, coordination of resources and delivery of training.

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 and coach instructors within the 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.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Training delivery

5+ years experience

Defence domain experience

Job description

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!

Position Type

Regular