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, organisation, and execution of complex land training. Focus on integrating with planning teams, developing structured planning materials, coordinating inputs, and contributing to activity management and reviews.

Location: Primary onsite at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, embedded with Core Events; travel to Defence locations including Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney, and training areas. NV1 (SECRET) security clearance or above required. Willingness to undertake Defence related travel (up to 15 trips annually) and work in barracks, headquarters, and field environments.

Company

One of Australia’s leading advisory and technology solutions providers specialising in Defence consulting and collective training support.

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 execution and post-activity reviews.
• Maintain accurate and compliant exercise files and documentation.

Requirements

• Experience equivalent to O3–O4 military level (e.g., CAPT/MAJ competence)
• Demonstrated background in military planning at Combat Team to Brigade level or higher
• Experience in staff planning, exercise design, or training support in Army or Defence environments
• NV1 (SECRET) security clearance or above
• Strong understanding of Army training frameworks, planning processes, and staff systems
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills
• Experience in multidisciplinary planning teams and ability to use planning/office software

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, and certifications
• Support for family responsibilities including paid parental leave and employee referral program
• Permanent full-time roles with Defence induction and administrative protocols