Job Description
Chandler Macleodis seeking an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Practitionerto support a high-profile program focused on the acquisition, introduction into service, and sustainment of specialist capabilities.
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Contract Details
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12-month contract
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Full-time engagement
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Outcomes-based contract arrangement
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Cairns based with flexible arrangements
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About the Role Working within a specialist Defence project environment, you will be responsible for delivering Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) outcomes that support the introduction into service and ongoing sustainment of critical capabilities.
n Reporting to the Project Manager, you will work within a small, collaborative team and apply your expertise across logistics management, inventory systems, technical documentation, codification, stakeholder engagement, and sustainment planning.
n This role requires a proactive and experienced practitioner who can work with limited direction while delivering quality outcomes in a complex Defence environment.
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Key Responsibilities
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Manage and deliver all aspects of Integrated Logistics Support activities.
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Perform codification and cataloguing of items of supply using mandated logistics inventory management systems.
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Identify supplier and repair pipelines and support the establishment of through-life support arrangements.
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Develop, review and maintain technical documentation,



including equipment schedules and repair parts schedules.
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Support the introduction into service of products and associated logistics activities.
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Manage inventory transactions and functions within authorised logistics systems.
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Develop entitlement and provisioning documentation in support of capability delivery.
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Act as a key point of contact for logistics support activities and stakeholder engagement.
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Liaise with Defence stakeholders, project teams, military units and industry partners.
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Participate in stakeholder meetings and working groups to ensure delivery of ILS outcomes.
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Prepare reports, briefs and logistics artefacts to support project outcomes.
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Participate in acceptance testing activities and provide recommendations relating to logistics supportability and sustainment outcomes.
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
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Proven experience as an Integrated Logistics Support Practitioner within Defence or a comparable workplace.
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Experience supporting acquisition, introduction into service and sustainment activities across the capability lifecycle.
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Strong understanding of Defence logistics policies, processes and frameworks.
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Experience developing and managing logistics support documentation and artefacts.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities.
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Experience contributing to logistics planning, provisioning, maintenance and sustainment activities.
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Certificate IV in Materiel Logistics or equivalent practical experience.
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Essential Requirements
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Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
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Ability to obtain and maintain Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership requirements.
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Demonstrated experience with Integrated Logistics Support activities across acquisition and sustainment phases.
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Experience supporting Introduction Into Service (IIS) activities and capability delivery programs.
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Ability to obtain and maintain required Defence system access and approvals.
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Highly Desirable
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Previous experience supporting maritime, amphibious, or military watercraft capabilities.
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Knowledge of Defence logistics and inventory management environments.
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Experience using:n
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SAP / S4HANA
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FEDLOG
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MEMS
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MCCAT
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Objective
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Microsoft Office Suite
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Logistics Information Management Systems (LIMS)
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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at .

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