Technical Editor & Quality Reviewer (Defence Training)

About the role

CAE is looking for a Technical Editor and Quality Assurance Specialist to join its training development team in Homebush, NSW. The role reviews and assures the quality of training and technical documentation supporting Defence capability programs, acting as the final quality gate before customer delivery. It is a part-time, fixed-term position of 3 days a week in the office, with a hybrid or onsite arrangement and possible domestic and international travel.

Key responsibilities

• 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 the workforce.
• Coach and mentor team members on technical writing, English usage and documentation standards.

Required profile

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or TAE40122).
• Training or qualifications in computer-based training development.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in training development, including in a military aviation or naval platform environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of ADF training policies and procedures (SADL).
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required Australian Defence Security Clearance.
• Preferred: editorial governance and style guide experience, quality assurance lead experience on Defence training projects, and experience supporting large-scale Defence training transformation programs.

Required skills

• Experience with Learning Content Management Systems and authoring tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including technical writing, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage editing and delivery schedules across competing priorities and to train others in English usage.