The key duties of the position include:

The Role

The APS 6 Logistics Assurance Officer at Regional Maintenance Centre-North is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex material logistics with an integrated workforce. The Logistics Assurance Officer will have a considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will provide detailed material logistics knowledge in relation to maintenance delivery for the Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats (ECCPB). They must be able to liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex issues and provide professional policy based advice, contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.

The Logistics Assurance Officer will work as part of the Waterfront Team consisting of APS/ADF and Industry at HMAS Coonawarra reporting to the Maintenance Manager. They will apply and implement administrative, operational, contract management and technical and resource requirements for complex maintenance projects.

These include:

- Maintenance Logistics support for Extended Maintenance Periods,
- Urgent Defect Rectification (URDEF),
- Problem Identification Reports,
- Supply Chain and Spares report and compiling data for weekly and monthly reporting utilising Commonwealth Tools
- After hours and on-call work will be required during URDEF management and Supply Chain support as required.

About our Team

Maritime Systems Division (MSD) operates within the Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group delivering in-service support to Navy along with delivering new capability to Government. The Regional Maintenance Centre-North team sits within MSD and delivers Maintenance to Royal Australian Navy vessels home ported Darwin NT and visiting vessels.

We are seeking high performing candidates who thrive on new challenges and enjoy working in a fast-paced, complex setting.



We promote an inclusive culture that echoes Defence values – service, courage, respect, integrity and excellence; and are committed to ensuring our people feel appreciated, participate fully, and have access to tailored professionalised pathways.

We are flexible and agile in our approach to work, encourage our staff to have a healthy work life balance, and offer access to training and development opportunities and mentoring and coaching services.

Our Ideal Candidate

- Leadership and Supervision – Provide clear direction, set performance standards, delegate effectively, motivate and empower team members, and foster professional growth.
- Persuasion and Influence – Communicate with impact, negotiate effectively, influence stakeholders, and manage conflict constructively.
- Written Communication – Produce clear, concise and accurate written material; present compelling arguments and structure documents appropriately for their purpose.

Eligibility

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Baseline Vetting” level.

Getting to know the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers

📌 Logistics Assurance Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Darwin