Exercise Planner

Atturra is seeking experienced Exercise Planners to support the Australian Army's Combat Training Centre in developing, coordinating, and supporting advanced collective training activities. As an Exercise Planner, you will integrate with Core Events planning teams, develop structured exercise planning material, and attend planning meetings. You will work in a collaborative and mission-focused environment with a team of seasoned military planners and capability practitioners.

Requirements

• Experience equivalent to O3–O4 military level competence/capacity
• Demonstrated background in military planning at Combat Team to Brigade level or higher
• Experience in staff planning, exercise design, or training support within Army or Defence environments
• NV1 (SECRET) security clearance or above
• Strong understanding of Army training frameworks, planning processes, and staff systems
• Ability to produce clear, accurate planning documentation
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary planning teams
• Ability to use or quickly upskill on common planning and office software
• Willingness to undertake Defence-related travel (up to 15 trips annually)
• Ability to work in barracks, headquarters, and field environments as required

Benefits

• Employee benefits, recognition, and wellbeing platform
• Career growth via succession planning, internal promotions, and mentorship opportunities
• Ongoing investment in professional development through industry and technology certifications, and study assistance
• Mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Support for family and caring responsibilities, including paid parental leave
• Employee referral program, with monetary incentives offered