About the role
Join Saab Australia as a Combat Management System Trainer/Subject Matter Expert – Naval Combat Systems!
Saab Australia is seeking an experienced Combat Management System Trainer/Subject Matter Expert to join our Naval Combat Systems (NCS) division.
This role is ideal for a former Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Combat System Operator with strong operational experience and a background in delivering training solutions, especially in the 9LV Combat Management System (CMS) environment.
The Combat Management System Trainer/Subject Matter Expert will be responsible for contributing operational expertise to the design, development, testing, and training of Saab’s AusCMS/9LV Combat System solutions.
In this role, you will directly support our engineering teams and end-users, ensuring solutions are operationally relevant, effective, and user-focused.
We work in a fast-paced, demanding, challenging as well as time sensitive environment; we’re diverse, global, resilient, adaptable, and agile, therefore the ability to solve problems is critical.
Along with satisfaction & rewards that comes with working for a global defence company, you can expect a generous salary, a range of outstanding benefits & an inclusive working environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide specialist naval warfare input on maritime operations, doctrine, and CMS deployment.
• Support the development and operational validation of CMS functionality and Human-Machine Interface (HMI).
• Contribute to the layout design of Command-and-Control spaces, with an emphasis on human factors and usability.
• Develop, document, and deliver training packages for CMS Operators, including training needs analysis and assessments.
• Participate in shipboard acceptance trials and testing phases.
• Author user-oriented documentation and operator manuals in line with Defence standards.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including CASG, DST Group, and RAN.
• Uphold company and defence compliance standards, including safety, quality, and policy adherence.

About you

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Extensive experience as a Combat System Operator in the Royal Australian Navy.
• Hands-on experience with the 9LV CMS.
• Deep knowledge of RAN operations, doctrine, and CS domains such as Air, Surface, or ASW warfare.
• Operational familiarity with sensor/weapon systems on RAN Major Fleet Units.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills across Defence and industry.
• Must hold an NV2 security clearance or higher

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience as a Combat System Operator, Supervisor, Manager or Surface Warfare Officer.
• Knowledge of multiple Combat System domains and related technologies.
• Experience with other Saab maritime solutions (e.g., SETS/OTA, OBTS, DLP).
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40116) or equivalent.
• Experience with Defence documentation, quality systems, and training development.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Clear and effective communicator with strong presentation and writing skills.
• Tactical and operational awareness relevant to modern naval operations.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Adaptive and open to continuous learning and technology integration.
• Committed to achieving results that meet performance, cost, and schedule goals.

As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an NV2 clearance.
About us
Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.
From combat, communications, security and underwater systems to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.
Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose.
Culture and benefits
We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.
By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 13.5% Superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent:
https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life
Applications
Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to: reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration.
Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.
Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their familie

• Provide specialist naval warfare input on maritime operations, doctrine, and CMS deployment.
• Support the development and operational validation of CMS functionality and Human-Machine Interface (HMI).
• Contribute to the layout design of Command-and-Control spaces, with an emphasis on human factors and usability.
• Develop, document, and deliver training packages for CMS Operators, including training needs analysis and assessments.
• Participate in shipboard acceptance trials and testing phases.
• Author user-oriented documentation and operator manuals in line with Defence standards.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including CASG, DST Group, and RAN.
• Uphold company and defence compliance standards, including safety, quality, and policy adherence