Training Centre Manager

About This Role

CAE is seeking  an early career Project Manager to lead operations at our C-27J Flight Simulator Training Centre. In this pivotal role, you will oversee day-to-day training activities, ensure simulator availability and performance, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality training outcomes. The ideal candidate will also possess commercial awareness, with the ability to support the generation of quotes and manage the execution of small-scale projects, working under the guidance of the Program Manager to ensure alignment with broader program goals. This is a unique opportunity to combine leadership, technical oversight, and project delivery in a high-impact aviation training environment.

The Training Centre Manager proactively leads and manages the integration of service delivery for their assigned platform(s) to meet the customer's changing needs and ensuring adequate prioritisation, including leading the Integrated Platform Team (IPT).
With responsibility for the relationship with the Logistics Authority (O-4), the Training Centre Manager ensures proactive identification and communication of issues and risks to customer and CAE to ensure contracted outcomes are delivered in an effective and safe manner.

The role we are offering you

• Customer liaison including onsite attendance at meetings and acting as the first point of contact for the Logistics Authority.
• Leading an IPT (Integrated Project Team) of projects, maintenance, training, engineering, and functional support staff, and the first point of escalation for issues within this team.
• Collaboration and communication with internal stakeholders within a matrixed organisation to ensure the compliant delivery of contract outcomes.
• Development and maintenance of the "source of truth" Annual Work Plan, delivery of recurring services and projects against this plan, communication and reporting of performance.
• Maintains and updates CAE's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for their assigned platforms.
• Support with opportunities for their platforms.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Proven experience of front-line or operational leadership experience
• Project Management qualification or equivalent work experience
• Defence experience, preferably in Aviation
• Experience with systems engineering and/or technology projects is desirable

Location:

• RAAF Base Amberley, QLD
• Full-time on-site role

What CAE offers you:

• Opportunity to make a considerable impact on Australian defence and security
• Exciting career paths in a truly global business
• Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy

Security requirements

As the Australian Department of Defence is a major client, you must be eligible for SECRET (NV1) level Defence security clearance, and preferably already hold a current SECRET (NV1) clearance.

Applications

If this role fits what you are looking for and you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, click 'Apply Now' and attach your resume.

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CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-