Operational Environment and Effects - Senior and Mid-Level Planner (Defence)

TL;DR

Operational Environment and Effects - Senior and Mid-Level Planner (Defence): Design, development, and delivery of advanced collective training activities for Combat Training Centre with an accent on operational, environmental, informational, and sustainment planning. Focus on creating realistic exercise scenarios, integrating effects across functional domains, and aligning with training objectives.

Townsville based personnel preferred; high performing remote candidates considered. Travel to various Defence locations (up to 15 trips annually) required. Work across barracks, headquarters, or preapproved remote sites.

Company

Australia’s leading Defence-focused consulting organisation delivering advisory, technology solutions, and transformation services to government and defence sectors.

What you will do

• Design and develop realistic exercise scenarios and structured planning materials.
• Participate in planning conferences, design workshops, and working groups.
• Provide subject matter expertise in operational, informational, environmental, and sustainment domains.
• Support synchronisation, coordination, and execution of training activities.
• Contribute to reviews, observations, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with planners, coaching staff, and Defence stakeholders; understudy senior roles for Tier B.

Requirements

• NV1 (SECRET) security clearance (NV2 preferred for some roles).
• Senior military planning experience: O6 (Colonel equivalent) for Tier A Lead, O5 (LTCOL) for Tier A Senior, O4 (MAJ) for Tier B Mid-level.
• Demonstrated experience in formation-level or higher headquarters planning, land-based collective training, and exercise management.
• Strong communication skills for engaging senior Defence stakeholders.
• Ability to travel domestically for planning events and training support.
• Experience at Brigade, Joint Task Force, or Division level (Tier B); at least two Tier B from Combat Arms/Combat Support.

Nice to have

• Joint or multiagency planning environments.
• Multidisciplinary or joint planning experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, mission-focused environment with camaraderie, innovation, dedication, respect, and excellence.
• Employee benefits platform, recognition, wellbeing support, and mental health via Employee Assistance Program.
• Career growth through succession planning, internal promotions, mentorship, professional development, certifications, and study assistance.
• Support for family responsibilities including paid parental leave; employee referral program.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, veterans, and underrepresented groups.