About the Client
Our client is a high-profile Australian Government agency operating within the national security and intelligence environment. The organisation delivers critical capabilities that protect Australia's interests and strengthen the nation's response to evolving global and cyber threats.
About the Role
As the Senior Integrated Logistics Support Manager / Project Officer, you will coordinate ILS and sustainment activities supporting the operational readiness of ISR mission systems.
Working across engineering, operations and project teams, you will translate system requirements into practical sustainment and support solutions throughout the capability lifecycle. You will also analyse sustainment performance, including availability, reliability, maintainability and lifecycle costs, to identify risks and support informed decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
Planning and coordinating ILS and sustainment activities for complex mission systems.
Developing effective lifecycle support and sustainment solutions.
Analysing supportability data and reporting on sustainment performance.
Identifying risks and issues that may affect operational readiness.
Supporting sustainment reviews, design gates and approval boards.
Preparing acquisition and support documentation in line with Defence policies and frameworks.
Engaging internal and external stakeholders to coordinate support outcomes and service-provider contributions.
The Successful Candidate
You will be an experienced ILS, sustainment or logistics engineering qualified with the ability to operate effectively in a complex Defence or national security environment.
To be successful, you will bring:




A minimum of three to five years' experience in ILS, sustainment management or logistics engineering.
Demonstrated experience developing and applying ILS or sustainment programs for complex systems.
Experience supporting aviation, ISR or other mission-critical systems.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, schedules and stakeholder demands.
The ability to analyse supportability data and identify risks affecting system sustainment.
Experience preparing acquisition and support documentation in accordance with Defence frameworks.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
A degree in engineering, ICT, supply chain or a related discipline.
Candidates must also be willing to undergo an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC or Brisbane QLD.
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus 2x 12 month extensions
Experience Level: APS6 Equivalent
Security Requirements: Candidates must hold an active or reactivatable
Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV)
Security Clearance on submission. Our client is not prepared to upgrade an existing clearance for this position. An
OSA
(Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Applications open until
8am 28 October ****.
Reach
Damien on ************ or ******
for any further information.
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