Exercise Planner

TL;DR

Exercise Planner (Military Training): Developing, coordinating, and supporting advanced collective training activities for the Australian Army’s Combat Training Centre with an accent on exercise design, planning material, and alignment with learning outcomes. Focus on integrating with planning teams, coordinating scheduling and scenarios, and contributing to execution and post-activity reviews.

Primary location: Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Travel to Defence locations including Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney, and training areas. Standard Defence induction, access, and administrative protocols apply.

Company

One of Australia’s leading Defence-focused consulting organisations delivering advisory and technology solutions across government and defence.

What you will do

• Integrate with Core Events planning teams to support exercise design and preparation.
• Develop structured exercise planning material, including plans, briefing content, and activity documentation.
• Attend planning meetings, working groups, and training design forums.
• Coordinate planning inputs related to scheduling, movement, scenario factors, and activity requirements.
• Support preparation for major training events and contribute to activity management during execution.
• Assist with post-activity reviews, continuous improvement, and maintain compliant exercise documentation.

Requirements

• Experience equivalent to O3–O4 military level (NV1 (SECRET) security clearance or above).
• Demonstrated background in military planning at Combat Team to Brigade level or higher.
• Experience in staff planning, exercise design, or training support within Army or Defence environments.
• Strong understanding of Army training frameworks, planning processes, and staff systems.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and ability to produce clear planning documentation.
• Willingness to undertake Defence-related travel (up to 15 trips annually) and work in barracks, headquarters, and field environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, mission-focused environment with camaraderie, innovation, dedication, respect, and excellence.
• Employee benefits platform, career growth via promotions and mentorship, professional development certifications, and study assistance.
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program, paid parental leave, and family support.
• Employee referral program with incentives and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and veteran support.

Hiring process

• Submit complete online application via Careers page, answering all required questions.
• May create talent pool for similar opportunities within 12 months.