Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Defence Australia – Canberra ACT
Must have an active Negative Vetting Level 1 (or higher) security clearance.
Location: Canberra (Onsite).
ILS Manager – COMSEC | Canberra | NV1
What to Submit
A tailored resume in docx format (maximum four pages), including work experience with date ranges and no gaps or explanations of gaps.
Completed "********-Joint-IASPO-RFQ _KEY Team ATM Response" response template.
RFQ Details
RFQ ID: SG-************
Portal Reference: IASPO182
Agency: Dept of Defence
Closing Date: 30 October ****, 08:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Estimated Start Date: ASAP; portal contract term commences 31 October ****.
Initial Contract Duration: 8 months; 31 October ********* June ****.
Extension Term: Possible extension; duration not specified.
Experience Level: L3 — 3.1 Integrated Logistics Support Management
Security Clearance: Must have an active Negative Vetting Level 1 (or higher) security clearance.
Location of Work: Campbell Park Offices, Canberra, ACT
Working Arrangements: No remote opportunities available. Candidate requirements specify ability to work on site for a minimum of 3 days a week.
Job Details
The ILS Manager is a shared resource, requiring the candidate to provide ILS subject matter expertise to JNT***** Acquisition Projects and JNT***** COMSEC Modernisation submissions to Government.
The suitable candidate will be responsible for the development of ILS documentation for Government submission along with the identification and management of ILS activities and artefacts for COMSEC Modernisation sub-systems capabilities.
The ILS Manager will support JNT***** projects in the acquisition and roll out phases with ILS documentation, artefacts and all ILS activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate ILS Working Groups (ILSWG) on a monthly basis (or as required).
Prepare, record, and distribute meeting minutes and track actions.




Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of ILS activities
Develop, review, and update ILS documentation for JNT***** Acquisition projects and JNT***** Government submissions including Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSP), Integrated Logistics Support Instructions (ILSI), COMSEC Engineering Management Instructions (CEMI), Product Support Analysis (PSA) and Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) documentation; ensuring all ILS documentation meets project, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements
Review ILS documentation developed by internal teams and external contractors (e.g. SATELITE COMUNICATIONS SPO).
Coordinate ILS document endorsement processes and ensure stakeholder and Capability Operator acceptance prior to transition.
Support transition of ILS deliverables into operational environments (e.g. IASPO or equivalent sustainment authority) contributing to development of Transition Plans and sustainment strategies.
Identify, review, and implement training requirements aligned to system capability. Develop Training Plans and support delivery of training outcomes. Address capability gaps identified during project phases.
Update acquisition ILS artefacts following system changes, testing outcomes, or capability enhancements; ensuring alignment with Configuration and Engineering changes post-development
Contribute to Project Management Plans (PMP) Risk workshops and Engineering management Plans (EMP).
Provide regular status updates on ILS activities, risks, and issues.
Selection Criteria
Essential criteria
Experience in drafting Government submission documentation




Materiel Codification Catalogue Course (MCCAT)
Introduction to Codification
Asset Under Construction (AUC) experience with Asset Capitalisation Tool (ACT) or Asset Rollout Tool (ART)
Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience
Configuration Management Tool experience
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) SAP S/4 HANA experience
The KEY Team will also consider applicants with transferable skills from other industries where applicants are eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance.
Have an Australian Government security clearance of at least NV1.
Ability to work on site for a minimum of 3 days a week
Qualifications / experience as per above
Why choose Pinaka
We know the government ICT market and we keep things straightforward. We take time to understand your background, your goals and the type of role that suits you. We believe transparency is about more than rates and our margins are fair and always disclosed.
What you can expect from us...
Fair, disclosed margins
Clear communication at every stage
Honest advice on fit and competitiveness
Visibility on submissions and process status
A skilled and respectful experience
How you are paid...
You choose what's best for you.
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