Instructional Designer

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About the Team**

The Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) Training team is responsible for the design and delivery of high volume, complex training solutions to the Australian Defence Forces and other customers, across the range of RDA products.

**About the Role**

The Instructional Designer - Technical Training is a qualified tradesperson and training design specialist responsible for conducting the Analysis and Design phases of the ADDIE instructional systems design framework. This includes the conduct of Performance Needs Analysis and the development of technical training recommendations for the customer, and the development of Learning Management Packages specific to ADF maintenance training. Given the nature of RDA’s offerings across LAND 400 and the requirements of this role, it is essential that the successful applicant has a relevant technical background. This will allow the successful applicant to influence the technical training content and to offer a best-practice training solution to the customer and end users.
- As Instructional Designer - Technical, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

- Following the Systems Approach to Defence Learning (SADL) process to design maintainer training;
- Production of Performance Needs Analysis and Design deliverables, in accordance with the relevant contract;
- Incorporate adult learning principles, bespoke e-learning resources, part-task trainers, simulation and additional training equipment into technical training in a way that is measured and meaningful;
- Writing Learning Management Packages that will be used by the customer to deliver L400 maintenance training;
- Developing functional relationships and maintaining close liaison with the Commonwealth and support contract training teams;
- Oversight of the delivery of maintainer trial courses and their evaluation;
- Attend RDA convened conferences, meetings and activities associated with the training sub-program;
- Attend Commonwealth convened conferences, meetings and activities including Learning Review (LRB) and Learning Implementation Boards (LIB) and Training Development Workshops;
- Engage with SMEs and stakeholders to establish and communicate learning objectives and to understand technical data;
- Provide guidance to maintenance training instructors; and
- Provide input into the Training System program body of work, including review of training documentation, contribution to planning, attendance at project related activities as part of the training team.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

**What are we looking for?**

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of **Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust**. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

- Relevant trade qualification, such as Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent;
- Training Design experience, Diploma of Training Design and Development, or currently undertaking or having the ability to undertake an equivalent course;
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 40116);
- In-depth knowledge of Adult Learning Theories;
- Specialist level working knowledge of the Systems Approach to Defence Learning (SADL);
- Familiarity with ADF Trade Training;
- Ability to travel interstate and internationally when required; and
- Able to regularly work in alternate locations, in Australia or overseas, for up to 4 week’s duration.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
- Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases
- Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight
- Complimentary onsite gym with end-of trip facilities
- Flexible working practices
- Generous internal incentive and referral program
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities
- Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
- We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180
- Subsidised undercover parking available

WHO WE ARE

Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a global technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapon and Ammunition. RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capabilty to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection and sustainment.

Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are commited to providing an inclusive work environme