Technical Training Lead

The Role

The EL1 Technical Training Lead (TTL) is a key leadership position within the Torpedo Maintenance Facility (TMF), responsible for leading the design, development, delivery and continuous improvement of the facility's technical training capability.

The role ensures TMF personnel maintain the knowledge, skills, competencies and maintenance authorities required to safely and effectively undertake weapons maintenance activities. The TTL develops and implements training strategies, manages learning resources, maintains training records and qualifications, and evaluates training effectiveness to support workforce capability and organisational readiness.

Working collaboratively across Engineering, Production, Quality, Safety and Management functions, the TTL drives a culture of continuous learning and improvement. The position plays a critical role in ensuring training outcomes align with operational requirements, regulatory obligations, maintenance practices and future workforce needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced training professional and leader to shape the technical capability of a highly specialised workforce, contribute to strategic workforce development, and influence the future training direction of the TMF.

About our Team

The Explosive Ordnance Maintenance Directorate (EOMD) is part of the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Group within the Department of Defence. EOMD delivers specialist maintenance and sustainment support for torpedoes, missiles, Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs) and other guided weapons systems across New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia.

GWEO manages a complex portfolio of acquisition and sustainment programs that support Australian Defence Force capability, working closely with domestic and international industry partners. Our workforce includes APS employees and ADF personnel delivering outcomes across procurement, logistics, manufacturing, weapons maintenance and capability management.

At GWEO, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and rewarding workplace that supports flexible working arrangements, professional development and career growth. Our people are innovative, collaborative and dedicated to delivering capabilities of national significance in support of Defence.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic learning and development professional who is passionate about building workforce capability in a complex technical environment.

The successful candidate will bring strong leadership skills, demonstrated experience delivering technical training programs, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple disciplines. They will be an innovative thinker who can translate organisational requirements into practical learning solutions and create a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:

Technical Training Expertise

• Proven experience designing, developing and delivering technical training and instructional programs.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, competency-based training and learning evaluation methodologies.
• Experience managing qualifications, competencies, training records and workforce capability frameworks.

Leadership and People Development

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams while fostering a positive and high-performing learning culture.
• Experience coaching and mentoring staff to achieve individual and organisational outcomes.
• Strong workforce planning and capability development experience.

Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving

• Ability to think strategically and align training initiatives with organisational objectives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify capability gaps, assess risks and implement practical solutions.
• Proven ability to use data and insights to drive continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical specialists, managers and senior leaders.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and achieve outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.

Project and Resource Management

• Demonstrated project management capability, including managing competing priorities and delivering outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Ability to manage training resources efficiently while maintaining quality and compliance requirements.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Mandatory Qualifications

This technical position requires the individual to have obtained Engineers Australia Stage 1 competency standard for Engineering Associate recognition (or ability to obtain status as an Engineering Associate within three months) or relevant skills and work experience such that an individual can reasonably achieve a recognised AQF qualification if required by the position.

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers