What you'll be doing
Atturra is seeking two (2) highly experienced Tier A Operational Environment and Effects (OEE) senior planners to support the Combat Training Centre (CTC) in the design, development, and delivery of advanced collective training activities and three (3) experienced planners to support the Combat Training Centre (CTC) with Tier B Operational Environment and Effects (OEE) planning across the Advanced Collective Training (ACT) program.
These roles provide high level operational, environmental, and sustainment planning expertise to ensure exercises reflect credible, contemporary, and realistic conditions. Each role represents a different functional perspective and contributes to building a comprehensive training environment.
The roles are:
* OEE Lead – Operational Focus (COMD/G3/J3 Equivalent) – Tier A Rank requirement: Minimum O6 level competence/capacity commensurate (having been a COL is not a pre-requisite) Provides operational leadership, senior level planning direction, and integration of operational environment effects across major training activities.
* OEE Senior Planner – Information & Awareness (G2/J2 Equivalent) – Tier A Rank requirement: Minimum O5 level competence/capacity commensurate (having been a LTCOL is not a pre-requisite) Contributes environmental, informational, and situational planning insights that shape complex training activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting the design and development of realistic exercise scenarios.
* Preparing structured planning material and supporting documentation.
* Participating in planning conferences, design workshops, and working groups.
* Providing subject matter expertise within each functional domain.
* Contributing to the alignment of exercise design with training objectives.
* Supporting planning, synchronisation, and activity coordination during execution phases.
* Assisting with reviews, observations, and reporting for continuous improvement.
* Collaborating with other planners, coaching staff, and training stakeholders.
Working Environment & Conditions
* Townsville based personnel preferred; high performing remote candidates considered.
* Engagement profile: up to 150 days in FY26/27 and 75 days in FY27/28.
* These are Permanent Part-time positions.
* Travel to various Defence locations (up to 15 trips annually).
* Standard work hours during planning; extended hours may be required during major activities.
* Work may be conducted across barracks locations, headquarters, or preapproved remote sites.
* All outputs must comply with Defence information management practices.
3 Mid-Level Planners – Tier B
Tier B planners work directly with Core Events Lead Planners, supporting exercise design, scenario development, planning coordination, and the integration of realistic environmental and organisational factors into major training activities. These roles serve as the connective tissue between planning teams and senior OEE specialists, ensuring exercise design is coherent, effective, and aligned with training objectives.
Rank Requirements
* Minimum O4 level competence/capacity commensurate (having been a MAJ is not a pre-requisite).
* Experience at Brigade, Joint Task Force, Division, or equivalent headquarters level.
* At least two of the three positions must be filled by individuals from Combat Arms or Combat Support backgrounds.
Tier B Key Responsibilities
* Support exercise planning and scenario development within assigned Core Events teams.
* Provide environmental, organisational, and contextual input during exercise design.
* Produce high quality planning artefacts that support activity preparation and execution.
* Assist with synchronisation of planning timelines, integration of training elements, and alignment with training objectives.
* Represent OEE considerations and provide functional advice during planning forums.
* Support planning for activity control measures, timelines, and coordination requirements.
* Assist during execution phases by supporting coordination, responding to planning related requests, and contributing to activity management processes. Contribute to post exercise reviews, reporting, and continuous improvement processes.
* Understudy Tier A OEE planners and provide functional depth across operational, situational, and sustainment planning considerations.
Working Environment & Conditions – Tier B
* Townsville preferred; remote arrangements may be considered for the right candidates.
* Up to 220 days in FY26/27 and 110 days in FY27/28 per planner.
* These are Permanent Full-time positions.
* Travel up to 15 trips per year to Defence locations and training areas.
* Standard planning hours apply, with potential extended periods during major activities.
* Work will occur in barracks locations, headquarters environments, or approved remote settings.
* All documentation and deliverables must comply with Defence information management requirements.
What will make you successful in this role?
Tier A
* NV1 (SECRET) clearance (one NV2 preferred across the three roles).
* Senior military planning experience commensurate with:
o 1. O6 (Colonel) for the operational lead role, and
o 2. O5 (Lieutenant Colonel) for the information role.
* Demonstrated experience in formation level or higher headquarters planning.
* Understanding of land based training, collective training design, and exercise management.
* Ability to produce high quality planning artefacts and documentation.
* Strong communication skills and confidence engaging senior Defence stakeholders.
* Experience in joint or multiagency planning environments desirable.
* Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated planning team.
* Ability to travel domestically for planning events and training activity support.
Tier B
* NV1 security clearance minimum (one NV2 highly desirable across the team).
* Military planning experience at O4 level or higher.
* Demonstrated experience contributing to large scale training, planning cycles, or operational design processes.
* Ability to prepare clear, structured planning material and articulate planning considerations to diverse stakeholders.
* Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
* Experience working in multidisciplinary or joint planning environments beneficial.
* Ability to travel domestically for planning activities and exercise support.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Atturra, we are committed to addressing the digital skills gap and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds — including Veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, members of the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse individuals, and other underrepresented groups.
Supporting Australia's veterans
We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Department of Veterans' Affairs Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC). Atturra is dedicated to supporting Australia's veteran community by enhancing recruitment, support, retention, and leadership opportunities. Our goal is to ensure veterans build meaningful and impactful careers with us.
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