Defence Training Administration & Governance – Levels 2 & 3

Location: Fyshwick, Canberra ACT
Work type: Contract
Daily rates: Level 2: $620–$720 | Level 3: $900–$1,000
Security: Australian citizenship and current NV1 clearance or higher

Help coordinate and sustain specialist Defence training

Canberra Consulting is seeking Training Administration and Governance Specialists at Level 2 Practitioner and Level 3 Advanced Practitioner for a proposed Defence training services team.
Based in Fyshwick, Canberra, you will support a Joint Data Network (JDN) and Tactical Data Link (TDL) training program delivered through online learning and face-to-face courses.
We are seeking training professionals who can coordinate people, schedules, systems and records while maintaining accurate reporting and effective governance.
These opportunities form part of an integrated team of approximately six full-time personnel across instruction, training development, administration and governance. Individual specialists and established teams are welcome.

Level 2 Practitioner — $620–$720 per day
This opportunity suits an experienced training coordinator or administrator who can manage course arrangements, student records and routine reporting.
Your responsibilities will include:

- Maintaining course schedules and supporting annual training program coordination.
- Managing registrations, student communications and course administration.
- Coordinating classroom and training environment preparation.
- Maintaining student attendance, assessment and completion records.
- Supporting learning systems administration.
- Maintaining approved training documents and version records.
- Collecting training data and preparing routine reports.
- Coordinating course arrangements with instructors and stakeholders.
- Supporting post-course evaluations and follow-up actions.
- Maintaining accurate records within approved Defence systems.

Level 3 Advanced Practitioner — $900–$1,000 per day




This chance suits a senior training coordination or governance professional with experience overseeing complex training programs and improving assurance and reporting.
Your proposed responsibilities will include:

- Leading coordination of the annual training program across Canberra and interstate delivery.
- Identifying scheduling conflicts, dependencies and resource pressures.
- Coordinating with instructional and development leads to support concurrent courses.
- Overseeing training records, reporting and documentation control processes.
- Preparing and reviewing governance, compliance and monthly status reports.
- Analysing training performance metrics and recommending improvements.
- Supporting assurance of training administration and learning governance requirements.
- Coordinating resolution of administrative and governance issues.
- Guiding consistent practices and mentoring training support personnel.
- Identifying and escalating risks affecting training schedules, records or reporting.

The final allocation of responsibilities will depend on the accepted workforce model and each person’s demonstrated capability.

Experience we are seeking
Relevant experience includes:

- Training coordination and course administration.
- Student enrolment, records and completion management.
- Learning management systems.
- Defence learning governance and assurance.
- Training documentation and configuration control.
- Training analytics, compliance reporting and data quality.
- Coordination of multiple courses and stakeholder groups.
- Defence or another structured technical training environment.





Level 3 applicants should demonstrate broader responsibility for program coordination, governance, assurance and improvement.

Mandatory requirements — both levels

These positions require instructional experience and a recognised training qualification as well as administration or governance capability.
You must:

- Be an Australian citizen.
- Hold a current NV1 security clearance or higher.
- Be eligible to obtain and maintain access to ITAR-controlled material.
- Have demonstrated instructional experience in Defence or civilian training environments.
- Hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, ADF or Single Service instructor and assessor course qualification(s), or an acceptable equivalent qualification.
- Be available to work in Canberra.

Australian citizenship and current NV1 clearance or higher are mandatory for consideration.

The training environment and contract
The training cell supports approximately 1,000 learners annually, including around 700 online learners, and conducts approximately 30 face-to-face courses each year.
The proposed term is 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029, with two further two-year extension options at Defence’s discretion.
Domestic travel may be required according to allocated duties, with required travel funded by Defence under applicable arrangements. Required Defence mandatory training must be completed before commencing relevant tasks.

How to apply
Submit your CV and a brief summary confirming:

- Whether you are applying at Level 2 Practitioner or Level 3 Advanced Practitioner.
- Your training coordination, administration and governance experience.
- The learning systems, reporting and records processes you have supported.
- Your instructional experience and training qualifications.
- Your citizenship, current clearance level, location and availability.
- Your expected daily rate within the applicable range.

Apply
* Candidates not meeting the mandatory requirements will not be considered further.

📌 Training Coordinator – Administration & Governance (Canberra)
🏢 Canberra Consulting
📍 Canberra