Sydney, NSW | Full-Time | TSPV Required

Your new company
An exciting opportunity exists to join a specialist Defence capability supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of complex maritime and joint training activities. Working within a highly collaborative operational environment, you will engage with a broad range of stakeholders to support critical training outcomes across Australia and internationally. Based in Sydney, this role offers exposure to high-profile operational activities in a secure environment.

Your new role
As an Operations Coordinator, you will play a key role in the planning, preparation, execution and review of large-scale training activities. You will coordinate operational requirements, manage documentation, facilitate stakeholder engagement and ensure activities are delivered in accordance with schedule, governance and security requirements.
Key responsibilities include:

- Coordinating training and exercise planning activities
- Managing operational documentation, schedules and reporting
- Liaising with Defence, government and external stakeholders
- Supporting the delivery of complex maritime and joint training activities
- Maintaining records, repositories and lessons learned databases
- Coordinating access, communications and logistical requirements
- Ensuring governance, compliance and security requirements are met
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and operational outcomes

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will possess:





- A current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance
- Experience within operational planning, training, exercise coordination or military environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Knowledge of operational planning processes and Defence systems
- Advanced organisational and administrative capabilities
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including reporting and document management
- The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced operational environment
- A willingness to undertake domestic and international travel when required

Experience supporting maritime, joint, combined or multi-domain operations, along with simulation or training environment experience, will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

- Opportunity to support nationally significant Defence activities
- Exposure to complex operational and training environments
- Work alongside highly experienced Defence and industry professionals
- Diverse stakeholder engagement across Australia and allied organisations
- Long-term career opportunities within a specialist capability
- Sydney CBD location with a team-oriented team environment

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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📌 Operations Coordinator (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney