Learning and Development Provider – Capability Uplift | NV1 | Canberra On-site

Australian citizenship required. Must have an active Negative Vetting Level 1 (or higher) security clearance. Canberra onsite.

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· RFQ ID: RFQ-80021-10
· Agency: Department of Defence
· Closing Date: 01 September 2026 0900 AEST
· Estimated Start Date: Not specified
· Initial Contract Duration: Work Order End Date is 30 June 2027
· Extension Term: 12 months
· Number of Extensions: 3
· Experience Level: Not specified
· Security Clearance: Must have an active Negative Vetting Level 1 (or higher) security clearance
· Location of Work: Building R3, Russell Offices, Russell, ACT 2610
· Working Arrangements: All services are to be completed on site
· Maximum Hours: Not specified

Investment Portfolio Management Branch (IPMB) is responsible for the development and continuous improvement of Defence capability guidance, policy, and processes. Central to this role is the design and delivery of a contemporary Capability (L&D) Program that enables the workforce to understand, adopt, and comply with the evolving Defence Capability System (DCS).
IPMB is seeking a custom designed package that delivers an integrated capability professionalisation uplift program and supporting learning products to enable Defence and Industry personnel to understand and apply the reformed DCS in practice.
The Supplier must provide a Learning and Development Provider with at least 5 years' experience delivering Learning and Development Suites, preferably as the lead.

· Developing learning & development solutions that will support the capability workforce.
· Facilitating, streaming, recording and producing recorded content for viewing.
· An understanding of, and experience in, Defence capability development and management.
· Ability to lead and support stakeholder consultation.
· Capacity to work autonomously and in a team environment.
· Design a Capability Professionalisation Program into an Integrated 18-month program aligned to Capability professionalisation Strategy Design.
· Develop and delivery a branded and designed learning artefact package, inclusive of a four-part video series addressing the reformed Defence Capability System.
· Packaged branding suite to support all published materials.
· Train the trainer manual, provided training to APS workforce to carry on integrated program and brand suite.
· Development of capability related content and guidance materials.
· Monthly performance reporting to DCCI.
· Identify and actively manage risks across all aspects of delivery, including integration of complex source material, stakeholder alignment, product quality, and long-term usability of outputs.
· Proactively identify and disclose any planned use of AI tools and demonstrate the application of appropriate human review to all outputs.
· Remain fully accountable for the accuracy, completeness, quality and security compliance of all deliverables.

· SFIA Job Title: TMCR
· SFIA Skills Code: 4/5
· Developing learning & development solutions
· Facilitating, streaming, recording and producing recorded content
· Defence capability development and management
· Stakeholder consultation
· Integrated education program development and delivery
· Risk management
· Defence security requirements, including DSPF and Defence AI policy

The ongoing foundational reforms to Defence's capability development and delivery functions necessitate a comprehensive review and uplift of the DCS and the Defence Capability Policy Framework. These reforms create an imperative to redevelop and deliver updated L&D materials in parallel, ensuring both Defence and industry stakeholders understand and can implement the changes effectively.

Tenders will be evaluated against the following criteria in the order listed:
(i) Availability of personnel for the duration of the task;
(ii) Evidence of previous or similar experience;
(iii) The experience and qualifications of the Key Persons to be used by the tenderer for the provision of the required services;
(iv) Completeness of response and attention to detail; and
(v) Cost of services.

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2. Clear communication at every stage
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