Training Manager

Company Description

People join Leidos Australia for many different reasons. The interesting projects. Supportive and open-minded colleagues. The opportunities to develop. What unites us is the fact that everything we do benefits and safeguards Australia in some way. We're proud of our Mission to make the world safer, healthier and more efficient, and every Leidos team member has a valued role to play - to Be the difference.

**Job Description**:
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About the role_**

As a Training Manager within Defence Mission Systems, you will lead the team, who develops and delivers training for current and future projects, one of the current programs of work is the next generation of CBRND equipment we provide to the Australian Defence Force.

This role will lead a team of training professionals and is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of the training scope. Furthermore, you'll bring a business mindset to pursue growth opportunities that expand Leidos' Training Services. It is a customer-facing position, so you will need to foster a collaborative working relationship with our Commonwealth stakeholders to ensure the end user needs are exceeded.

**About you and what you'll bring**:
Ideally, you will come from a Defence background and have an understanding of the end user. CBRND would be an advantage, however, the ability to understand the Customer needs to deliver a training outcome will be key. It will need a creative and pragmatic training manager that has the following experience:

- Certificate IV Training and Education (TAE).
- At least a Diploma level qualification from an accredited institution in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with some relevant working experience and specialised training that is commensurate with the assignment.
- Desirable: ADF Training Development Officer Course.
- Desirable: Under or Post graduate qualifications in CBRN, engineering, training, management or other related fields.
- More than eight years' of leadership experience in military training and operations.
- Demonstrated experience as an individual contributor and leader of small teams working across the training lifecycle.
- Demonstrated experience in a customer facing role to develop and implement innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated experience with Service Level and Performance Management.

**Qualifications**:
**About you and what you'll bring**:
Ideally, you will come from a defence background and have an understanding of the end user. CBRND would be an advantage, however, the ability to understand the training needs linked to a new capability will be key. It is a "green field" role where the intent is to train the trainers it, will need a creative and pragmatic training developer that has the following experience:

- Certificate IV Training and Education (TAE).
- At least a Diploma level qualification from an accredited institution in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with some relevant working experience and specialised training that is commensurate with the assignment.
- Desirable: ADF Training Development Officer Course.
- Desirable: Under or Post graduate qualifications in CBRN, engineering, training or other related fields.
- More than eight years' leadership experience in military training and operations.
- Demonstrated experience an individual contributor and leader of small teams working across the training lifecycle.
- Demonstrated experience with Service Level and Performance Management.
- Demonstrated experience in a customer facing role to develop and implement innovative solutions.

Additional Information
**What You'll Love**

Over the last year, we have successfully adapted our approach to enable everyone - whether working remotely from home, an office or a customer site - to continue to be collaborative, productive and, above all, safe and healthy. We proudly embrace diversity and support our people at every stage of their Leidos journey in terms of inclusion, accessibility and flexibility.

At Leidos, you will be valued, included and supported. So if you are open-minded and keen to Be the difference, we look forward to welcoming you.
- Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1._

**_ This role will need a government security clearance and as such, only Australian citizens are able to apply._