Training Developer Editor & Quality Reviewer

Cae; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

CAE in Homebush, NSW is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to edit training materials, technical reports, policies and customer deliverables for accuracy, grammar and quality. You will act as the final review gate before customer delivery, develop templates, style guides and writing standards, and provide QA oversight of courseware and publications to ensure language hygiene and content integrity.

This part-time, in-office role is hybrid/onsite (3 days per week) with potential domestic

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116/22).
• Diploma in Vocational Education and Training (TAE50122).
• Minimum 5 years in training development.
• Experience in military aviation or naval environments.
• Understanding of ADF training policies (SADL).
• Experience with LMS and authoring tools.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain Australian Defence Security Clearance.
• Hybrid/onsite at Homebush NSW; 3 days in office.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit training materials, technical reports, policies and customer deliverables for accuracy, grammar, style and quality.
• Act as the final review gate before customer delivery, ensuring documentation meets standards.
• Develop templates, style guides, and writing standards for consistency.
• Provide QA oversight of courseware and technical publications for language hygiene.
• Prepare lessons learned and writing best practice guidance for wide dissemination.
• Coach and mentor team members on technical writing and documentation standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing and proofreading

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116/22)

Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50122)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

• Review and edit training materials, technical reports, policies, procedures, and customer deliverables for accuracy, grammar, style, and quality.
• Act as the final review gate before customer delivery, ensuring documentation meets organisational and customer standards.
• Develop templates, style guides, and writing standards to improve document consistency across the team.
• Provide quality assurance oversight of courseware and technical publications, ensuring language hygiene and content integrity.
• Prepare lessons learned summaries and writing best practice guidance for dissemination across the workforce.
• Coach and mentor team members on effective technical writing, English language usage, and documentation standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or TAE40122)
• Training or qualifications in the development of computer-based training
• Minimum 5 years' experience in training development
• Experience in training development within a military aviation or naval platform environment
• Demonstrated understanding of ADF training policies and procedures (SADL)
• Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50122)
• Experience working with Learning Content Management Systems and authoring tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to review technical documents and identify grammatical, structural and content errors
• Ability to manage editing and delivery schedules across multiple competing priorities
• Ability to train and coach others in the correct use of the English language
• Ability to develop documentation and writing capability across a broader team
• Strong judgement and decision-making skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required Australian Defence Security Clearance
• Ability to work at our Homebush, NSW site in a hybrid or onsite capacity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience establishing editorial governance frameworks and style guides
• Experience acting as a quality assurance lead on Defence training projects
• Advanced technical editing or professional writing qualifications
• Experience supporting large-scale Defence training transformation programs

Location

• Homebush, NSW
• We operate a hybrid working approach.
• This is a part-time role - 3 days a week in office
• Some domestic and international travel may be required.

Position Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)