Senior Instructor - Defence Training

About the role

CAE is recruiting a Senior Instructor for its Randwick Barracks (PSTC) site. The role plays a key leadership part in delivering high-quality training outcomes, leading instructors, managing training resources and building strong customer relationships in a complex Defence environment. It contributes directly to the development of Australia's future Defence capability.

Key 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, coach and provide subject matter expertise to instructors within your 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.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in Defence, military, aviation, training, simulation or related operational environments.
• Experience leading teams, coordinating resources and managing training delivery.
• 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 in 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.
• Familiarity with Defence training systems and learning frameworks, and with simulation-based training environments.
• Previous experience coaching, mentoring and developing others.

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on Australian defence and security.
• Career paths in a global business.
• ADF Reserve Service Policy, wellness subsidy, parental leave and employee share scheme.
• Fitness passport, insurance cover and more.

The position is based in Randwick, NSW, with 5 days onsite required. Applications are made through the Apply Now button on the listing, attaching a resume.