Principal Warfare Instructor

Serco is a place where you can grow

Your impact makes a meaningful difference, and we're committed to supporting your professional and personal goals.

You’ll also have access to flexible benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth, including:

• Opportunities to shape future Navy warfare training delivery
• Access to world-class simulators and training technology
• Supportive, inclusive and values-led workplace culture
• Ongoing learning, development and leadership growth
• Long-term government-backed contract stability
• Access to Serco’s employee wellbeing programs
• Located at HMAS Watson with on-site parking

Make an impact at Serco

We’re looking for a skilled and passionate Principal Warfare Officer Instructor to join our Navigation and Synthetic Warfare Training team at HMAS Watson. This is a rare opportunity to deliver high-quality warfare mastery training that supports the Royal Australian Navy’s operational capability.

In this role, you’ll work under the direction of the PWO Lead Instructor and Officers in Charge within the Commander Surface Warfare Training (CSWT) remit. You’ll use your advanced warfare experience to deliver simulator-based and classroom training, maintain courseware, and mentor future warfare leaders. You'll also contribute to the ongoing success of the Bridge and Combat System faculties during high-tempo periods.

As a Principal Warfare Officer Instructor in the Navigation and Synthetic Warfare Training team, you’ll make a positive impact by:

• Delivering Surface Warfare Officer Advanced (Common and Specialisation) and Warfare Mastery Courses in line with approved documentation
• Providing simulator-based, classroom and remedial instruction to Navy trainees
• Maintaining technical mastery in RAN warfare policy, tactics and procedures
• Supporting trainee performance reviews, debriefs and development feedback
• Assisting with courseware preparation and training system improvements
• Collaborating with the wider CSWT team to ensure training excellence

Serco is a place for you

You could be a great fit if you have:

• An advanced warfare qualification (PWO or WTI) awarded by one of the following Navies:
• Royal Australian Navy
• Royal Navy (UK)
• United States Navy (IAMD, ASW or Strike specialist)
• Royal Canadian Navy
• Royal New Zealand Navy
• A minimum of 24 months consolidation experience in an eligible warfare role
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or willingness to obtain within 12 months)
• Be able to achieve and maintain a defence security clearance of NV1 or higher
• Experience delivering training in a Defence or Navy environment
• Strong communication and engagement skills with trainees and stakeholders
• A collaborative and professional approach to supporting high-performance learning

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world’s most urgent and complex challenges.

We focus on serving governments all over the globe. The work we do has touched the lives of millions in Australia and New Zealand and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in Health, Defence, Maritime, Justice, Immigration, and Community Services.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, veterans and people with disability.

By joining Serco you’ll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Impact a better future at Serco.