Group Lead, ICT Training Systems

About the role

CAE is seeking an experienced Group Lead, ICT Training Systems to lead a team supporting critical Defence training environments across Australia. The role combines people leadership with strong technical oversight, leading engineers and ICT professionals who deliver and maintain complex training systems while partnering with internal stakeholders on technical solutions, major projects and future business opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of ICT professionals supporting Defence training systems and services.
• Provide technical leadership across systems administration, ICT infrastructure and support services.
• Ensure delivery of operational support, sustainment activities and ongoing system improvements.
• Work with engineering, project and business leaders to develop technical solutions and support customer requirements.
• Support bid and proposal activities through technical expertise, solution development and resource planning.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier relationships to meet delivery outcomes and service quality expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement, risk management and operational excellence across the team.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience leading technical engineering, ICT or systems administration teams.
• Strong understanding of ICT infrastructure, system administration and support environments.
• Experience managing technical resources, contractors and competing operational priorities.
• Ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience contributing to technical solution development, project delivery or bid activities.
• Australian citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
• Onsite availability across Homebush and HMAS Watson, typically three days per week at HMAS Watson and one day at Homebush, with possible travel.

Preferred qualifications

• Defence or Defence industry experience.
• Experience supporting training, simulation, mission or operational systems.
• Understanding of Defence security, governance and accreditation requirements.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or industry certifications.

What we offer

• Leadership opportunity managing a highly skilled technical team.
• Exposure to advanced Defence training and simulation technologies.
• ADF Reserve Service Policy, wellness subsidy, parental leave and employee share scheme.
• Fitness passport and insurance cover.