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Senior Learning & Capability leader with 18 years’ experience across the British and Australian Defence forces, higher education, and Defence industry programs. Specialist in DSAT/SADL governance, curriculum architecture, and enterprise capability uplift—delivering audit-ready LMPs, courseware, and modernised training solutions across complex Defence environments.
Known for strategic advisory capability, risk management, and high-stakes stakeholder engagement, including advising senior Defence executives and Commonwealth stakeholders on workforce readiness and training governance. Experienced integrating learning technologies (ADELE, LXP, Rise 360, Moodle) and strengthening QA, compliance, and continuous improvement across enterprise learning systems.
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Work Experience
Senior Training Developer (Senior Instructional Designer / Training Systems Specialist) at Marvel Professional Services
April 1, 2025 - PresentLed the design, refinement, and governance of enterprise-level LMPs, ensuring alignment with SADL and Defence capability requirements. Strengthened organisational QA processes to improve audit readiness and reduce rework cycles. Provided evidence-based influence on organisational training decisions through risk insights and strategic recommendations. Drove innovation in learning design and modernised delivery approaches and led structured evaluation, feedback analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Learning Development Manager (Curriculum Manager / Training Governance Lead) at RMIT University
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025Directed the DDR team delivering enterprise-wide curriculum design, development, and review aligned to ADLC governance. Represented RMIT at senior leadership forums, influencing Commonwealth stakeholders on curriculum direction and risk. Integrated immersive technologies and modernised delivery methods to enhance learning outcomes. Led policy and procedure development for DDR services and oversaw risk management, issue resolution, and quality assurance, while managing stakeholder engagement and governance reporting.
Senior Learning Developer (Senior Instructional Designer / L&D Specialist) at RMIT University
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024Delivered curriculum governance and development for CMP tasks, ensuring SADL alignment and capability compliance. Provided senior advisory input on curriculum risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities. Designed and developed new LMPs (Sections 1–3) and modernised assessment strategies, including reviewing and amending existing curriculum and LMPs. Conducted job task analysis and identified skills/knowledge gaps and recommended learning and assessment solutions.
Learning & Development Consultant at Capital Workforce Solutions
February 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024Led competency mapping, accreditation processes, and governance activities for enterprise-level programs. Strengthened organisational training governance through stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement. Delivered high-quality courseware aligned to RTO and Defence requirements. Performed analysis, design, development, and evaluation of courseware and provided specialist training advice to executives and stakeholders, managing training administration, accreditation, and compliance tasks.
Training Design Specialist (Instructional Designer / Training Analyst) at CAE Australia
January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022Delivered analysis, design, development, and evaluation of CAE-managed courseware for Defence clients. Improved training effectiveness through modernised design and competency-aligned assessment. Conducted TNA, competency mapping, and course design. Provided specialist advice on training technologies and development processes and maintained stakeholder awareness of emerging issues and risks.
Instructor & Line Manager (Training Delivery / Training Supervisor) at Australian Defence Force
October 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Led teams of instructors and trainees to ensure safe, high-quality training delivery. Managed welfare, administration, and professional development of personnel. Delivered technical and leadership training aligned to Defence standards.
Technical Writer (Training) & Middle Manager (Training Documentation Specialist) at British Army
August 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017Developed technical training documentation and courseware for Defence programs. Managed training teams and ensured compliance with Defence training governance.
Training Development Team (TDT) Analyst & Training Standards Validator (Training Standards / QA / Validation) at British Army
October 1, 2010 - April 1, 2018Conducted training analysis, validation, and quality assurance across multiple Defence organisations. Ensured alignment with DSAT, training standards, and capability requirements.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Leadership and Management (Chartered Management Institute) at Chartered Management Institute (as stated)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Qualifications
Diploma of Training Design & Development (TAE50216)
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2026Diploma of Project Management (BSB51415)
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2026Diploma of Human Resource Management (BSB50320)
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2026Diploma of Business Administration (BSB50415)
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2026Diploma of Work Health and Safety (BSB51319)
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2026Diploma of Quality Auditing (BSB51615)
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2026Advanced Diploma in Teaching (DN 68649)
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2026NAT Certificate IV in Responding to Project Complexity
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2026Negative Vetting 1 Clearance
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026Industry Experience
Government, Education, Professional Services
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