About the Opportunity

As the Senior Supply Support Analyst for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you'll be responsible for delivering end-to-end supply support outcomes across complex naval shipbuilding programs. Based in Melbourne, you'll play a key role in provisioning, sparing analysis, inventory assurance, cataloguing and sustainment planning, ensuring vessels are ready for service throughout their lifecycle.

About Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

- Execute provisioning, sparing analysis and demand forecasting activities to support vessel readiness.

- Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), vessel equipage data and supply support records.

- Manage cataloguing, codification and inventory data to ensure asset visibility and traceability.

- Monitor obsolescence, DMSMS, warranty and shelf-life risks and develop mitigation strategies.

- Integrate supply support data across ERP, PLM, configuration management and technical data systems.

- Mentor Supply Support Analysts and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

You’ll Need

Essential





- Qualification in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Maritime Operations or a related discipline.

- Experience delivering IPS/ILS Supply Support activities within complex defence, maritime or asset-intensive environments.

- Strong knowledge of provisioning, sparing optimisation, inventory management and demand forecasting.

- Experience with ERP systems, technical data integration and configuration-controlled environments.

- Ability to analyse data, solve complex problems and engage effectively with multiple stakeholders.

- Eligibility for Defence Security Clearance

Desirable

- Experience within naval, defence, maritime or shipbuilding programs.

- Knowledge of ASDEFCON supports contracting frameworks and deliverables.

- Experience with DMSMS and supply chain risk management.

- Understanding of codification and cataloguing principles, including NATO-based standards.

- Experience using analytical tools to support supply planning and forecasting.

- Exposure to IPS or ILS frameworks.

Why Join Us?

- Competitive compensation and benefits package.

- Career development and training opportunities.

- A supportive and dynamic work environment.

- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

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📌 Senior Supply Support Analyst (Melbourne)
🏢 Austal
📍 Melbourne