Combat Training System Engineer - Army Aviation Training Centre

Job Description

$95,187 - $108,734 + up to 15.4% Superannuation (Includes scheduled March 2025 pay increase in accordance with the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement 2024) Oakey - QLD The Role This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute as a key member of the Headquarters. The position plays a vital role in the success of the Army Aviation Training Centre in supporting its people, the Commandant and Army Aviation capability. Situated within Swartz Barracks, Oakey, the Combat Training System Engineer will operate within an integrated Defence team environment, directly supporting Army Aviation Training Centre’s Training System Integration Section functions.As the Combat Training System Engineer, the role involves performing complex training system analysis and providing systems engineering advice under broad direction. The role is accountable for exercising assigned authorities, governance, and compliance delegations. The incumbent will apply training system engineering knowledge to identify risks and uncertainties in planning, decision-making, and priority-setting.They will demonstrate training systems engineering expertise, providing advice and recommendations on advancements to Army Aviation capabilities. The individual will: Build and sustain positive relationships with team members, actively participating in teamwork and supporting professional development. Tailor communication style and language to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Assess technical and design packages, evaluating whether delivered training system materiel meets capability requirements, legislative, policy, and regulatory frameworks. Monitor safety aspects of Defence materiel systems and incorporate them into training system engineering activities. Manage workflows, resources, and prepare work area and team plans with measurable milestones and expected outcomes. About our Team The role of the Army Aviation Training Centre is to be the conduit between our higher headquarters (Army Aviation Command) and the relevant subordinate Training Establishments. Army Aviation Training Centre and its subordinate units are the Army’s specialist institutions responsible for enabling, supporting and delivering Army Aviation soldier and officer development programs, individual initial employment and specialist training and career development courses.The Army Aviation Training Centre team is a highly-skilled and experienced cohort of Defence, APS and industry professionals. The climate within the team espouses an adult workplace environment and a respectful open discourse between its members. Beyond the broader Defence Values, the team places large emphasis on innovation, initiative, flexibility, effective communications, trust and teamwork.Our Ideal Candidate Army Aviation Training Centre is seeking a highly motivated person, with a strong capability delivery focus. Army Aviation Training Centre adheres proudly to the Defence Values and expects the same from the successful candidate. You will:Be required to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently with limited supervision. Be adaptable, flexible and comfortable during change. Possess a high degree of digital literacy, and have previous system engineering experience (or experience in managing the design and delivery of enterprise capabilities). Have knowledge and experience and/or the ability to quickly learn about both civilian and military Information Technology and Operational Technology. This role also requires strong analytical and administrative competencies to meet the unique demands of the position; exceptional written and verbal communication skills; a keen attention to detail; and an ability to establish, foster and maintain collaborative relationships across the Army Aviation capability, the Defence enterprise and external stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr