Operational Environment and Effects - Senior and Mid-Level Planner

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: 

1. 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. 
2. 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 

Across the two senior planning positions, responsibilities include: 

• 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 

Tier B OEE Planners require: 

• 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. 

Key Responsibilities 

Tier B planners will: 

• 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 

• 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.

Why Join Atturra? 

• Join one of Australia’s leading Defence focused consulting organisations.
• Support nationally significant collective training activities that shape Army readiness.
• Work with a team of seasoned military planners and capability practitioners.
• Make a direct impact on the realism, effectiveness, and quality of high end training. 
• Be part of a collaborative, mission focused organisation with strong Defence pedigree.

 
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:  
  1. O6 (Colonel) for the operational lead role, and 
  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 multi disciplinary or joint planning environments beneficial.
• Ability to travel domestically for planning activities and exercise support. 

Why is this an exciting opportunity?

Atturra is one of Australia’s leading advisory and technology solutions providers, delivering end to end transformation services across government, defence, education, utilities, and the private sector. With more than 1,300 employees across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and the USA, Atturra specialises in advisory and consulting, business applications, data and integration, cloud services, and managed services. 

The company is proudly Australian, with a strong Defence focus and a team supported by extensive industry experience, strategic partnerships, and proven methodologies that help organisations adopt and benefit from modern technology and operational innovation. Atturra has built an Australian sovereign advanced collective training capability to support the ADF through modernised, scalable, locally delivered expertise, and is looking to add further depth to the team.

What our people say: 
“We are working towards a very bright future.”
“It's a company with vision and a promising future.”

Why you’ll love working here 

Culture of possibility 
At Atturra we embrace innovation within our teams, fostering an environment of possibility and growth. We believe in creating a supportive and welcoming culture, where everyone is encouraged to achieve success through collaboration, continuous learning, and smart work practices. 

A strong set of company values 
Our culture is reflected by our employees who demonstrate camaraderie, innovation, dedication, respect and excellence in everything they do. These traits have become integral to the way we do business and are the values we strive for. 

Valuable employee 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  

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. 

What our people say: 
“Atturra has a great working environment and management are very supportive of their staff. We celebrate success and have fun while working hard.”

How to apply 

All applications must be submitted online via our Careers page. Late applications or those sent by email will not be prioritised. Please ensure your application is complete and that you have
answered all required questions before submitting.

https://atturra.com/au-en/careers

Talent Pool

This recruitment process may also be used to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary opportunities that may arise within the next 12 months.

Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters

Our Talent Acquisition team is managing this recruitment process and will reach out if additional support is required. Atturra only accepts referrals from agencies on our official supplier list via the Agency Portal. To participate, agencies must complete our procurement process, hold an approved fee agreement, and be formally invited by the Talent Acquisition team for a specific vacancy.

Submissions made outside of this process will not be considered. We also request that agencies do not contact Atturra employees outside the Talent Acquisition team regarding hiring matters. 

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, key accountabilities, and skills of persons so classified.  Management reserves the right to add or change the job and relevant percentage of accountabilities as required, in its sole discretion