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The Senso Ground Training Instructor will provide support to all aspects of training, assessment, development and delivery within the Thales Australia Joint Helicopter School JHS. This position involves the direct Instruction of Navy ab-initio students, including regular engagement activities within Boeing Defence Australia (BDA), Navy and Army Instructors, as well as other civilian staff within the training School.
Training will utilise a combination of CBT, Tactical Part Task Trainers and classroom-based tutorials in a blended learning environment. All Instruction for this role is situated in a strictly ground-based training environment, specifically aimed at the veteran community which may have a broad range of diverse personal circumstances.
Candidates must be Australian Citizens to undertake Defence Security Clearance, and will need to meet NV1 and ITAR eligibility requirements.
OUR BENEFITS
Comparable salary rates to ADF
Generous remuneration packages – including, family medical health insurance, Superannuation
Various employment options – Full-time, Part-time, ADF Reserve agreements
Veterans Leave – up to 30 days (There are many options now available which may benefit you)
Modernised Paid Parental leave (up to: 20 wks Primary / 10 wks Secondary career)
ThalesFlex – flexibility working is our everyday
Fitness Passport discount
Coastal lifestyle living - ready access to numerous beaches and national parks along the New South Wales South coast
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senso Ground Training Instructor is responsible to:
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Lead the delivery and/or coordinate the delivery of Navy Aircrewman (Mission Sensor Employment Course - MSEC) training and assessment events within the Joint Helicopter School (JHS)
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Assist in the delivery and/or coordination of delivery of all other training and assessment events for Synthetic Training Devices (STD) training
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supervise, coordinate, mentor and monitor the performance of trainees undertaking training
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undertake and/or assist in the development or conduct of training evaluation and validation activities
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Reviewing curriculum and providing recommendations for training efficiency improvements,
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Updating of instructor guides, student guides, synthetic simulation scenarios and training reference materials under the guidelines of current training directives.
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undertake and/or assist in the development or conduct of training needs analysis activities.
- assist the Thales business line as a subject matter expert in aviation related roles
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provide an equitable and accessible training and assessment environment for all training customers and participants
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ensure the application of relevant workplace safety practices and risk mitigation in support of the conduct of training and assessment events
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 401122) or equivalent, or ability to undertake this level of training
- MH-60R Seahawk helicopter platform experience
- Qualified Aircrewman Sensor Instructor or equivalent
- vocational experience as a ADF Military Flying Training Instructor; or
- demonstrated experience in the Military Helicopter or Maritime technical domain. Specifically, knowledge and experience with some or all the following will be an advantage:
- Maritime Tactical Operations
- Maritime Airborne Mission systems (Radios, Navigation Systems)
- Maritime Airborne Mission Sensors (Radar, Sonar, ESM, FLIR, EO, Datalinks)
- Naval Recognition
- operational experience as embarked flight aircrew
- excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels within the organisation.
- excellent numeric, literacy, interpersonal and comprehension skills.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
- experience with the Defence Training Model (DTM) & SADL processes
- experience with the Australian Quality Training Framework and/or vocational education and training
GOOD TO KNOW
You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, candidates Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate Australian Government clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
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