About the role

Nova Systems is seeking an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to support the planning, integration and delivery of complex Air and Missile Defence capabilities.

Working within a highly technical Defence environment, you’ll contribute to the development of weapon and integration plans, coordinate logistics and broader Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC), and support the progression of capability through key decision points and project milestones.

This is a diverse role suited to someone who can operate effectively across ILS, capability planning, project management, risk, financial management and stakeholder engagement, while translating complex information into clear plans, reports and executive-level advice.

What you’ll be involved in

- Developing and maintaining weapon and capability plans covering project management, asset management, engineering, certification, ILS, contracting, sustainment and disposal.
- Planning and coordinating weapon integration activities across Defence platforms, including schedules, technical risks, dependencies, cost and FIC considerations.
- Supporting the delivery and integration of testing, logistics support and other capability elements required to achieve operational capability.
- Coordinating project and capability risks, including preparing information for executive and stakeholder committees and reviews.
- Supporting financial management activities, including budget management, Additional Estimates and Budget Estimates.
- Preparing and coordinating monthly reporting, executive briefs, submissions, presentations and Government updates.
- Supporting schedule, resource and stakeholder management across multidisciplinary teams.
- Coordinating data requests, visits, committee actions and other capability-management activities.
- Supporting the development of future capabilities, including Pre-Gate 0 planning and advice, cost models, execution plans, schedules and risk-reduction activities.
- Working collaboratively with Navy and broader Defence stakeholders to support future capability development and delivery.

What we would like from you You’ll bring experience working within Defence capability acquisition, sustainment, ILS or a similarly complex technical environment, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and stakeholders.

Ideally, you’ll have:

- Experience in Integrated Logistics Support and/or Defence capability management.
- Experience developing capability, project, sustainment or integration plans.
- An understanding of Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) and their role in achieving operational capability.
- Experience using Defence ERP and/or COMSARM, or comparable Defence logistics systems
- Experience coordinating project schedules, risks, budgets, dependencies and reporting.
- Solid written communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive briefs,



submissions, reports and presentations.
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills across technical, project and senior leadership groups.
- Experience supporting Defence governance, committees and capability decision-making processes.
- The ability to interpret complex technical and project information and turn it into clear, actionable advice.
- Experience supporting Defence acquisition or sustainment projects, particularly within a complex weapons, maritime or Air and Missile Defence environment, would be highly regarded.

If you’re ready to bring your ILS and capability experience to a complex and important Defence program, we’d love to hear from you. Due to the nature of the work, applicants will be required to meet the relevant Australian Government security clearance and Defence access requirements for the position.

Life at Nova – it all adds up!

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.

Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:

- Generous Parental Leave: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks
- Professional and Personal Development: Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to wellbeing activities
- Additional Leave: Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service
- Flexibility: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people
- Dress For Your Day: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust
- Reward & Recognition Program: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more
- Employee Assistance Program: for employees and family members
- Annual Nova employee engagement: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun!
- Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content
- Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance




- Free Flu Vaccination annually
- Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice
- Nova Employee Company Share Offer
- An inclusive, team-oriented, and supportive culture
- Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari – we don’t like to take ourselves too seriously!

You can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/life-at-nova-systems

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Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Mel Lo or Paul Sloan in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 8252 7100.

Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests.

To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation, please visit our website.

Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top-up pay entitlements. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback when appropriate.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances

Nova Systems

Nova Systems is one of the largest Australian owned and operated Defence and Security companies with a global presence as a leader in capability assurance and systems integration.

We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day. Our people combine technical skills with an in-depth understanding of what is needed – from Defence and essential services to border security.

We are leaders in Test & Evaluation (T&E;), Certification and Systems Assurance, and incorporate the latest Digital Engineering tools and methods including modelling, simulation, and digital twins.

We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.

📌 Integrated Logistics Support Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Nova Systems
📍 Canberra