Core Defence Australia (CDA) is seeking experienced, security-cleared Defence Logistics Managers and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) professionals based in Canberra for current and upcoming Defence opportunities.

We are interested in practitioners with experience supporting CASG, Defence SPOs, capability programs or Defence industry, particularly across acquisition, sustainment and support system delivery.

About the opportunities

Depending on your experience, opportunities may involve:

- Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) management and delivery

- Defence logistics and sustainment planning

- Support System development and management

- Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM)

- Logistics Support Analysis (LSA)

- Maintenance and supportability analysis

- Supply support, inventory and materiel management

- Technical publications

- Configuration and data management

- Development and review of ILS plans, strategies and artefacts

- Working directly with Defence stakeholders and SPOs

- Supporting acquisition and sustainment activities

- Working within ASDEFCON and Defence contracting environments

What we're looking for

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience across one or more of:

- Integrated Logistics Support

- ILS Management

- Defence Logistics Management

- Logistics Engineering

- Support System Management

- RAM and LSA





- Maintenance and Engineering Support

- Supply Chain and Materiel Logistics

- Technical Publications

- Defence acquisition and sustainment

- ASDEFCON

Previous experience working within or directly supporting CASG, an SPO or a Defence capability program will be highly regarded.

Security clearance and location

Applicants must:

- Hold a current Australian Government NV1 or NV2 security clearance

- Be based in Canberra or available to work in Canberra

- Be an Australian citizen and meet applicable Defence security requirements

Employment options

Opportunities may be available across both permanent employment and contract engagements, depending on the requirement and candidate preference.

Why CDA?

Core Defence Australia supports critical Defence and Federal Government outcomes through trusted people and practical delivery.

We are focused on building long-term relationships with experienced Defence professionals and matching people to opportunities that genuinely align with their experience, goals and preferred way of working.

If you are a security-cleared Defence Logistics or ILS qualified in Canberra and are considering your next move, we would like to hear from you.

Apply with your current CV and a member of the CDA team will contact you to discuss suitable current and upcoming opportunities.

📌 Defence Logistics Managers / ILS Managers (Canberra)
🏢 Core Defence Australia
📍 Canberra