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Senior Training Instructional Designer

Brisbane, Queensland Job ID BOE-1898273a Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Jan. 08, 2026
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.


Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is the one of the largest Defence companies in Australia and is now recruiting for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join out Training Services team.

The role involves evaluating defence customer training requirements and reviewing and developing specific customer documentation. Additionally, the candidate will create comprehensive training documentation and engaging materials to support the design and delivery of training programs and internal training team.

We are actively recruiting a Senior Training Instructional Designer, with the following attributes:

  • Knowledge of instructional design lifecycle (analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation)
  • Articulates and explains complex information to a wide audience.
  • Effective, respectful communicator in all formats
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and manage stakeholder relationships
  • Proficient technical writing skills for clear documentation and job aids
  • Curious, creative, thinker with a wide perspective and focus on learners
  • Analytical and critical thinker
  • Confident presenter and influencer
  • Excellent time management and prioritisation skills

Responsibilities will include:

  • Evaluating customer training requirements and developing tailored proposal components to effectively address those needs.
  • Analysing data to identify and recommend training technologies that align with customer objectives, ensuring that the solutions provided are both relevant and impactful.
  • Developing comprehensive training documentation that supports the design, development, and delivery of training programs.
  • Reviewing and assessing customer requirements as outlined in Key Performance Parameters, Statements of Work, Program Objective Statements, and Specifications.
  • Creating and producing engaging training materials that enhance learning experiences and support various training initiatives.

Requirements:

Essential

  • Experience researching and analysing data to determine training requirements and recommend training solutions
  • Experience designing complete technical training programs and curricula
  • Experience developing and testing training course materials and media
  • Experience evaluating training programs using Kirkpatrick's model (Level 1 and Level 2)
  • In depth knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning modes, methods and media.
  • Familiarity with the Systems Approach to Defence Learning (SADL)
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of tools

Qualifications

  • Eight or more years' training experience in Defence (or similar) environment
  • The ability to obtain a Defence Security clearance

Desirable

  • Experience developing and evaluating training using mixed methods and media or blended learning approaches.
  • Experience developing or preparing ADF Learning Management Packages.
  • Project Management Experience
  • Experience creating and editing multimedia using the Adobe Creative Suite of tools.
  • Experience developing training support documentation, such as a Performance Needs Analysis Report (PNAR), Training Support Plan (TSP), Training Requirements Specification (TRS)
  • TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Design and Development) (Or Equivalent)

Get on Board:

The position is located in Brisbane but affords exciting opportunities to support future BDA requirements within Australia and Internationally as required.

Generous and competitive pay is on offer as well as an additional allowance of reserve time, enabling BDA staff to remain current and relevant within their specialisation.

Applicants will need to be Australian Citizens and be able to meet security clearance requirements.

Culture:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

  • Flexible working options
  • Study assistance after 1 year
  • Employee Incentive Program
  • Global opportunities
  • Support for Defence Reserve commitments

Application:

Boeing Defence Australia will accept applications for current vacancies, with a view to filling posts immediately.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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