National Role | Australian Citizenship Required

About Us

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively.

IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.

The Opportunity

This is an Expression of Interest for potential upcoming work, not a currently confirmed role. Registering your interest puts you on our radar, with no obligation on your part.

1. If your skills and experience are a good match for one of the roles below, we may contact you to ask for your profile.
2. If we are successful, we'll be in touch with the next steps.

We're building a pool of experienced learning and development professionals for potential upcoming work designing, developing, piloting and handing over two facilitator-led strategic capability programs for public sector staff. The programs must work both face-to-face and virtually, and include content on using AI tools well and recognising what human judgement can't replace. We're interested in people with skills and experience in the following roles: How to Apply- Please provide a short cover note advising which position you are applying for

1)Contract Manager

Looks after the contract, governance and reporting for the design project.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the contract, scope and timeline through design, pilot and handover
- Report on progress, risks and issues
- Manage the day-to-day relationship with the client
- Coordinate the project team and approvals

Required:
- Contract or project management experience on learning or consulting projects
- Experience working with government clients
- Experience managing deliverables, risks and reporting

2)Learning Designer

Designs and develops the two facilitator-led programs.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and develop two facilitator-led programs for face-to-face and virtual delivery
- Build facilitator guides, participant materials and slides that the client's own staff can use to deliver the programs
- Align content to public sector leadership and work-level standards




- Include content on using AI tools well and recognising what human judgement can't replace
- Refine content after the pilots

Required:

- Experience designing facilitator-led learning programs
- Experience designing for both face-to-face and virtual delivery
- Experience building facilitator guides and participant materials
- Knowledge of accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2
- Experience designing learning for government or large organisations highly regarded

- Strategic Thinking and Leadership Subject Matter Expert

Provides expert content on strategic thinking and strategic leadership, with public sector knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide expert content on strategic thinking and strategic leadership
- Make sure content reflects how the public sector works
- Review designs and pilot content with the learning designers
- Contribute content on AI and human judgement

Required:
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic thinking and leadership development
- Knowledge of the public sector and its leadership expectations
- Experience contributing to learning content
- Experience working with senior leaders highly regarded

- Face-to-Face Facilitator

Delivers the pilot workshops in person in Canberra.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver pilot workshops face-to-face in Canberra
- Facilitate discussion, exercises and scenarios
- Adapt delivery based on participant feedback
- Give feedback to the designers so content can be refined

Required:

- Experience facilitating leadership or strategy workshops face-to-face
- Based in Canberra
- Public sector experience highly regarded

5)Virtual Facilitator / Online Moderator

Delivers workshops online and runs the online side of each session.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver pilot workshops online
- Run the online session, including breakout rooms, polls and technical support
- Give feedback to the designers so content can be refined

Required:

- Experience facilitating virtual workshops
- Experience moderating or producing online sessions
- Confidence using online collaboration tools





- Train-the-Trainer Facilitator

Prepares the client's own staff to deliver the programs after handover.

Key Responsibilities

- Run train-the-trainer sessions for the client's staff
- Coach staff to facilitate both programs
- Provide handover guidance and materials

Required:
- Experience delivering train-the-trainer programs
- Experience facilitating leadership or strategy content
- Ability to coach others to facilitate

7)Program Administrator

Coordinates the logistics and records for the design and pilot work.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate pilot workshop logistics and participant communications
- Keep records, materials and version control up to date
- Support handover of the programs

Required:

- Program or training administration experience
- Experience using collaboration and learning tools
- Experience supporting a project team

Engagement Details

- Location: National.

Face-to-face workshops are in Canberra, and virtual delivery is online

What We Offer

With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we're a tight-knit team working across some of Australia's most critical Defence and national security programs.

We value expertise, collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects. We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round excellent time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector. As part of IAG, you'll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals.

Most opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered following successful client acceptance and completion of all required pre-engagement checks and onboarding activities.

Do you have prior ADF experience? We highly value ADF experience and skills, whether as a permanent member or a reservist.

Please Note

As this role may support a Defence program, a Defence employment moratorium period may apply to current or recently separated ADF/APS personnel seeking to move into industry roles. If you are currently serving or have recently left Defence, we'd recommend confirming your eligibility to apply before submitting.

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