Training System Support Lead

Lockheed Martin; Garden Island; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking a Training-System Support Lead to oversee sustainment, maintenance and operational readiness of training systems and infrastructure. You will lead cross-functional teams across shore-based environments and international platforms, ensuring technical activities meet contractual requirements.

The ideal candidate has a background in systems support, maintenance, or operations leadership, with experience in Defence contexts, asset management and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary, technical or trade qualification in engineering, engineering technology, electronics, information technology, maintenance/asset management or equivalent.
• Experience leading technical teams in maintenance, sustainment or operational support environments.
• Experience in asset and maintenance management.
• Experience with simulator, electronics or comparable technical operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate specialist maintenance and technical resources across the sustainment lifecycle.
• Support the management and development of the Training Support System team, including tasking, processes, skills and delivery of contracted outcomes.
• Execute Maintenance Manager responsibilities in accordance with the LMA Maintenance Support Policy.
• Ensure maintenance activities and approved modifications are completed to authorised documentation and technical directives.
• Drive team training, workplace assessment, qualifications and professional development.
• Maintain Training Support Equipment to approved standards and specifications.
• Lead the delivery of technical support, maintenance, and sustainment activities for training support systems and associated infrastructure.
• Manage system availability, reliability, and operational readiness to meet customer and program requirements.
• Oversee maintenance planning, asset management, configuration control, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate the resolution of complex technical issues with engineering teams, stakeholders, and customers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance system performance, supportability, and service delivery.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team leadership

Systems maintenance

Asset management

Simulator operations

Electrical/electronics

AI prompting

Defence industry experience

Training and assessment

Education

Engineering/Engineering tech qualification

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Trade qualification in related field

Tools

Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

Job description

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an active Australian Government Defence security clearance at the level required for the position.

Join our team supporting Australia's SSN nuclear submarine training capability. We are seeking an experienced technical leader to oversee the sustainment, maintenance, and operational readiness of complex training support systems, simulator environments, and associated technical infrastructure.

As the Training-System Support Lead, you'll lead the development, management and sustainment of training system support capability across shore-based training environments and U.S. and Sovereign platforms. Working closely with program stakeholders, you will ensure technical activities are planned, executed, monitored, and continuously improved to meet customer and contractual requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate specialist maintenance and technical resources across the sustainment lifecycle.
• Support the management and development of the Training Support System team, including tasking, processes, skills and delivery of contracted outcomes.
• Execute Maintenance Manager responsibilities in accordance with the LMA Maintenance Support Policy.
• Ensure maintenance activities and approved modifications are completed to authorised documentation and technical directives.
• Drive team training, workplace assessment, qualifications and professional development.
• Maintain Training Support Equipment to approved standards and specifications.
• Lead the delivery of technical support, maintenance, and sustainment activities for training support systems and associated infrastructure.
• Manage system availability, reliability, and operational readiness to meet customer and program requirements.
• Oversee maintenance planning, asset management, configuration control, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate the resolution of complex technical issues with engineering teams, stakeholders, and customers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance system performance, supportability, and service delivery.

What you'll bring

You are an experienced systems support, maintenance, or technical operations leader who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and leading multidisciplinary teams:

• Relevant tertiary, technical or trade qualification in engineering, engineering technology, electronics, information technology, maintenance/asset management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Experience leading technical teams in maintenance, sustainment or operational support environments.
• Experience in asset and maintenance management.
• Experience with simulator, electronics or comparable technical operations.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
• Experience in Defence
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Distributed computer network maintenance experience.
• Calibration-controlled equipment experience.
• Workplace training and assessment experience.
• Experience with specialised Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic organisation, providing stimulating and challenging opportunities with a global team of over 122,000 professionals. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

Veteran Friendly Workplace

Veterans are encouraged to apply. We highly value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and transitioning service members can contribute to our team. We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Australian Government.

Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any adjustments that will help you to be successful.