Exercise Planner

TL;DR

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

Location: Primary onsite at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, with 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 advisory and technology solutions providers with a strong Defence focus, delivering transformation services 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 for scheduling, movement, scenarios, and activity requirements.
• Support preparation and execution of major training events, including administrative planning.
• Contribute to post-activity reviews, continuous improvement, and maintain compliant documentation.

Requirements

• NV1 (SECRET) security clearance or above
• Experience equivalent to O3–O4 military level (Combat Team to Brigade level planning or higher)
• Background in military staff planning, exercise design, or training support in Army/Defence
• Strong understanding of Army training frameworks, planning processes, and staff systems
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills
• Experience in multidisciplinary planning teams; ability to work in barracks, HQ, and field environments
• Willingness to undertake Defence-related travel (up to 15 trips annually)

Culture & Benefits

• Culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and values like camaraderie, dedication, respect, and excellence
• Employee benefits platform, career growth via promotions and mentorship, professional development certifications
• Mental health support via Employee Assistance Program, paid parental leave, family support
• Employee referral program with incentives; 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