The key duties of the position include:

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced EL 1 Logistics Manager to join the GWEO Air Branch. Working within an integrated workforce, you will lead the delivery of complex logistics management outcomes that support Defence capability.

This role requires strong leadership, sound judgement, and deep expertise in logistics management within a Defence context. You will operate under broad direction, providing strategic advice and ensuring alignment with legislative frameworks, government decision-making processes, and Defence policy requirements.

As the EL 1 Logistics Manager, you will:

- Lead and manage a team, including setting priorities, allocating resources, and evaluating business outcomes.
- Provide clear leadership through coaching, mentoring, and performance management to build a high performing team.
- Develop, implement, and review logistics management strategies, policies, procedures, and processes.
- Deliver logistics outcomes that support Defence units and operational capability.
- Analyse, review, and report on logistics performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Provide expert advice on logistics policy, legislation, and best practice to internal stakeholders.
- Manage complex to very complex logistics issues, delivering practical and strategic solutions.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders across strategic and operational levels.
- Plan and manage human and financial resources to achieve program objectives.
- Lead projects and initiatives that may impact strategic or operational outcomes.

This position is based in Canberra, ACT, and relocation is required for the successful candidate.

About our Team





The Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Systems Division plays a key role in delivering critical capability for Defence. The Division works to ensure that Australia has access to contemporary, reliable, and effective guided weapons and explosive ordnance, while strengthening sovereign capability and supporting national security objectives. This is achieved through close collaboration with industry, international partners, and stakeholders across Defence, helping to support the full lifecycle of capability, from initial concept through to delivery and sustainment.

Within this, GWEO Air Branch focuses on supporting Air Force capability, working as part of an integrated team to deliver outcomes that enable Defence operations. The Branch works closely with stakeholders to manage complex challenges, support decision making, and ensure capability remains effective, safe, and fit for purpose.

Together, GWEO Systems Division and GWEO Air Branch contribute to a coordinated, forward looking approach that strengthens Defence capability, supports operational readiness, and helps ensure Australia is well positioned to respond to future challenges.

Our Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- In-depth knowledge of logistics management within a comparable large organisation.




- Strong leadership capability with experience managing teams and developing workforce capability.
- Proven ability to operate with a high degree of independence and sound judgement.
- Experience in policy development, implementation, and compliance.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving ability, particularly in complex environments.
- Understanding of legislative frameworks and decision making processes.

This position is based in Canberra, ACT, and relocation is required for the successful candidate. This role has people management responsibilities and requires demonstrated leadership capability.

Eligibility

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Getting to know the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers

📌 Logistics Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Canberra