Training and Development Specialist

🚨 DEFENCE CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY – FPECM TRAINER / TRAINING SPECIALIST | QUEENSLAND | NV2Do you have the capability and availability to deliver Force Protection Electronic Counter Measures (FPECM) Training Services in Queensland?Azooa is preparing a response for RFQTS 17422 – Force Protection Electronic Counter Measures (FPECM) Training Services and is seeking a suitably qualified contractor with strong experience across FPECM, Electronic Warfare, Defence technical training and capability support.📍 Primary Location: Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, QLD🔐 Clearance: NV2 required📅 Start: 1 October 2026📅 Contract End: 30 June 2029✈️ Travel: Defence establishments nationally
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYThe Department of Defence, through the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), Joint Systems Division, requires specialist FPECM Training Support Services for the:Electromagnetic Warfare and Intelligence Systems – Land Systems Program Office (EWIS-L SPO).Services will primarily be delivered from the Defence Force School of Signals (DFSS), Regional Training Wing at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, with additional delivery at Defence establishments throughout Australia.Historically, approximately 100 days of travel per annum has been associated with the delivery of these services.EWIS-L SPO supports capabilities including:• Force Protection Electronic Counter Measures – FPECM• Tactical Electronic Warfare systems• Counter-IED training systems and facilities• Countermeasures Development and Validation – CMD&V• Explosive Ordnance Disposal robots• Deliberate Route Clearance capabilities• Electromagnetic Warfare and Intelligence systems
CORE PURPOSEThe successful contractor will provide specialist FPECM training and technical support covering:• FPECM training delivery• Training development and maintenance• Learning product development• Learning product quality assurance• FPECM Subject Matter Expert support• Capability sustainment• Operational readiness• Technical and equipment support
FPECM TRAINING DELIVERYThe contractor will plan, coordinate and deliver FPECM training in accordance with Defence priorities and agreed schedules.Training responsibilities include developing, maintaining and delivering:• 207815 – FPECM Operator• 212973 – FPECM Supervisor• 207775 – FPECM Manager• 208622 – Training Improvised Explosive Device (TIED) Operator CourseAdditional responsibilities include:• Delivering practical training activities and exercises• Supporting refresher and continuation training• Delivering training at DFSS and Defence locations nationally• Maintaining training attendance and outcome records• Supporting operator generation• Providing post-course reporting• Identifying continuous improvement opportunities
TRAINING DEVELOPMENT & QUALITY ASSURANCEThe successful contractor will support Defence training development and governance through activities including:• Developing and maintaining Learning Management Packages (LMPs)• Developing and maintaining Learning Support Materials (LSMs)• Developing training aids and instructional materials• Conducting internal quality assurance activities• Reviewing existing learning products• Updating training following capability, technology, policy or operational changes• Supporting learning evaluations• Supporting Defence training governance• Recommending improvements to training effectiveness and learner outcomes
FPECM SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT SUPPORTThe role will also provide specialist FPECM advice and technical support to Defence stakeholders.Activities may include:• Providing advice on FPECM capability employment• Supporting interoperability considerations• Responding to Requests for Information• Supporting capability development and sustainment• Supporting Countermeasures Development and Validation (CMD&V) activities• Participating in stakeholder forums and working groups• Supporting technical and project reviews• Advising on contemporary explosive hazard threats• Advising on emerging technology and capability requirements• Supporting operational training and capability readiness activities
OPERATIONAL READINESS & TECHNICAL SUPPORTThe contractor may also support:• Refresher and operator-generation training• High-readiness activities• Force-preparation activities• Collective training events and exercises• Configuration and preparation of FPECM training equipment• Testing of training systems and support equipment• Operator-level equipment maintenance• Equipment movement and accountability• Logistics support• Technical advice relating to FPECM systems and associated training equipment
KEY DELIVERABLESThe engagement includes delivery against key Contract Data Requirements List items:CDRL-001 – FPECM Training Services DeliveryDelivery of agreed FPECM training and associated support services.CDRL-002 – Quarterly Contract Status ReportsReporting covering:• Training delivery• Resource status• Risks and issues• Planned activities• Contract performanceCDRL-003 – Annual Learning Management Package UpdatesAnnual updates incorporating approved:• Capability changes• Technology changes• Policy changes• Training requirement changes
ESSENTIAL CANDIDATE PROFILECandidates should demonstrate strong alignment with the following:✅ FPECM or closely related Electronic Warfare experience✅ Defence technical training delivery experience✅ Learning and Development design and development experience✅ Development and maintenance of structured learning products✅ Practical training and exercise delivery✅ Training quality assurance✅ Defence stakeholder engagement✅ Capability sustainment and operational readiness experience✅ Ability to work primarily from Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, QLD✅ Ability to travel to Defence establishments nationally✅ Current NV2 security clearance
HIGHLY DESIRABLE EXPERIENCEStrong submissions will benefit from experience across one or more of the following:• Force Protection Electronic Counter Measures – FPECM• Electronic Warfare / Electromagnetic Warfare• Counter-IED / explosive hazard reduction• Defence Force School of Signals• FPECM Operator training• FPECM Supervisor training• FPECM Manager training• Training Improvised Explosive Device activities• Countermeasures Development and Validation – CMD&V• Learning Management Packages• Learning Support Materials• Defence Training Model• Defence training governance• Tactical Electronic Warfare• High-readiness activities• Force-preparation activities• Technical training involving operational Defence equipment
ENGAGEMENT DETAILSRFQTS: 17422Role: FPECM Trainer / Training SpecialistAgency: Department of Defence – CASGProgram: Electromagnetic Warfare and Intelligence Systems – Land Systems Program OfficePrimary Location: Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, QLDAdditional Locations: Defence establishments nationallyStart Date: 1 October 2026End Date: 30 June 2029Extensions: NilSecurity Clearance: NV2Travel: National Defence travel as directed

SECURITY CLEARANCE🔐 A current NV2 security clearance is required for personnel performing this engagement.Please include your current security clearance level and status when responding.
CONTRACTOR RATE GUIDANCEAzooa recommends the following maximum contractor rates:💼 Pty Ltd Contractor: $133.58/hour + GST👤 PAYG Contractor: $131.58/hour including superCandidates are encouraged to bid at or below these rates where commercially viable, as rate competitiveness will contribute to the overall value-for-money assessment.As a general guide:
🔴 Above the recommended maximumMay reduce competitiveness unless justified by specialist FPECM capability, Electronic Warfare expertise, NV2 clearance, Defence training experience or exceptional program relevance.Higher rates may still be considered where niche capability and Defence domain alignment justify the premium.
WHAT WILL MAKE A STRONG SUBMISSION?The Commonwealth will assess overall value for money, including:• Understanding of the FPECM Training Services requirement• Proposed approach to planning and delivering the services• Resource capability and availability• Risk management arrangements• Quality assurance processes• Relevant qualifications and experience• Experience delivering comparable Defence training services• Experience with work of similar technical complexity and scale• Compliance with RFQTS requirements• Overall value for money
Candidates should provide practical examples demonstrating experience across:FPECM | Electronic Warfare | Defence Training | LMP/LSM Development | Training Quality Assurance | Counter-IED | Capability Sustainment | Operational Readiness | Technical Training
📩 Join the Azooa Contracts Team and support the delivery of critical Defence FPECM capability.