Training Designers & Developers

Canberra Consulting; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 114.000 - 185.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Canberra Consulting is seeking Defence Training Designers and Developers at Level 2 Practitioner and Level 3 Advanced Practitioner for a proposed Defence training services team in Fyshwick, Canberra. You will support an established Joint Data Network (JDN) and Tactical Data Link (TDL) training program, maintaining current courses and developing learning solutions for emerging capabilities.

Working with instructors and technical specialists, you will apply the Systems Approach to Defence Learning

Formación

• Australian citizenship and NV1 clearance required.
• Current NV1 security clearance or higher.
• Eligible to access ITAR-controlled material.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
• Available to work in Canberra.

Responsabilidades

• Develop learning materials with SADL and Defence standards.
• Lead courseware development and validation activities.
• Coordinate with instructors, SMEs and stakeholders.
• Maintain version control and records of development work.
• Ensure certification, interoperability, and ITAR compliance.

Conocimientos

Instructional design

Defence training knowledge

SADL processes

Stakeholder coordination

Mentoring developers

Educación

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

ADF or Single Service instructor course

Herramientas

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Descripción del empleo

Defence Training Designers & Developers – Levels 2 & 3

Location: Fyshwick, Canberra ACT

Work type: Contract/Temp

Daily rates: Level 2: $620–$720 | Level 3: $900–$1,000

Security: Australian citizenship and current NV1 clearance or higher

Turn complex technical knowledge into effective Defence learning

Canberra Consulting is seeking Training Designers and Developers at Level 2 Practitioner and Level 3 Advanced Practitioner for a proposed Defence training services team in Fyshwick, Canberra. You will support an established Joint Data Network (JDN) and Tactical Data Link (TDL) training program, maintaining current courses and developing learning solutions for emerging capabilities. Working with instructors and technical specialists, you will apply the Systems Approach to Defence Learning (SADL) to produce practical, accurate and controlled learning resources. These opportunities form part of an integrated team of approximately six full-time personnel across instruction, training development, administration and governance. Individual specialists and established teams are welcome.

Level 2 Practitioner — $620–$720 per day

This opportunity suits a training designer or developer experienced in producing learning and assessment materials within established frameworks.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and updating courseware using approved learning requirements and templates.
• Applying SADL processes to allocated development activities.
• Producing lesson plans, instructor guides and student resources.
• Developing assessment instruments aligned with learning outcomes.
• Maintaining Learning Management Package documentation.
• Working with subject matter experts to confirm technical accuracy.
• Incorporating approved feedback and lessons learned.
• Supporting validation, verification and evaluation activities.
• Maintaining version control and accurate development records.
• Following Defence learning policy, certification and ITAR requirements.

Level 3 Advanced Practitioner — $900–$1,000 per day

This opportunity suits a senior training designer with experience leading complex development activities and assuring the quality of technical learning products.

Your proposed responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design and development of complex or emerging technical training.
• Translating capability requirements into structured learning and assessment solutions.
• Guiding the application of SADL across allocated development work.
• Developing and reviewing curriculum documentation and Learning Management Packages.
• Coordinating input from instructors, technical specialists and stakeholders.
• Leading validation and evaluation activities.
• Reviewing learning products for instructional quality, consistency and alignment.
• Mentoring developers and supporting consistent development practices.
• Managing dependencies and risks affecting courseware development.
• Ensuring proposed changes account for certification, interoperability and export-control requirements.

The final allocation of responsibilities will depend on the accepted workforce model and each person’s demonstrated capability.

Experience we are seeking

Relevant experience includes:

• Instructional design and training systems development.
• Practical application of SADL and Defence learning policy.
• Development of military, ICT, communications or comparable technical training.
• Learning outcomes, curriculum documentation and assessment design.
• Training validation, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Controlled courseware and configuration management.
• Collaboration with technical subject matter experts.

SADL practitioner qualifications and experience with JDN, TDL, Link 16, military communications or interoperability will be highly regarded. Level 3 applicants should demonstrate experience leading complex design activities, exercising independent judgement and assuring the work of others.

Mandatory requirements — both levels

You must:

• Be an Australian citizen.
• Hold a current NV1 security clearance or higher.
• Be eligible to obtain and maintain access to ITAR-controlled material.
• Have demonstrated instructional experience in Defence or civilian training environments.
• Hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, ADF or Single Service instructor and assessor course qualification(s), or an acceptable equivalent qualification.
• Be available to work in Canberra.

Australian citizenship and current NV1 clearance or higher are mandatory for consideration.

The working environment

Most existing training products are certified under arrangements with the United States Joint Interoperability and Data Link Training Center. Changes must be managed carefully to preserve certification and interoperability requirements.

Outputs must be editable, use approved templates and be maintained within Defence’s approved records management environment.

The proposed term is 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029, with two further two-year extension options at Defence’s discretion.

Domestic travel may be required according to allocated duties, with required travel funded by Defence under applicable arrangements. Required Defence mandatory training must be completed before commencing relevant tasks.