APS 5 - Logistics Support Officer

Australian Department of Defence; Richmond; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite facilities

Wellbeing programs

Gym access

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence – Richmond NSW is seeking an APS 5 Logistics Officer to support the Air Lift Systems Program Office. You will work within the Logistics Support function to manage complex material logistics and governance with industry partners.

The role involves data analysis, policy interpretation, and stakeholder liaison to ensure continued capability and risk mitigation. SAP experience is advantageous, and you will operate from ALSPO at Richmond NSW.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated logistic experience.
• Experience in using Supply Chain Systems.
• Excellent communication and customer engagement skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policy and procedures.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex material logistics activities.
• Provide governance and assurance to industry partners.
• Analyze logistics data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Lead liaison between ALSPO, Air Force and industry partners.
• Develop logistic plans and support capability.

Skills

Logistics experience

Supply chain systems experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal/relationship management

Team collaboration

Adaptability/resilience

Budget management understanding

Tools

SAP

MILIS

Database querying

Job description

Australian Department of Defence – Richmond NSW

1d ago , from Australian Department of Defence

• $89,841 - $96,829 + up to 15.4% Superannuation

The Role

As an APS 5 Logistics Officer, you will be given the unique opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team to deliver Australian Defence Force systems that are at the leading edge of Defence capability.

Within the Logistics Support function, the APS 5 Logistics Officer is accountable under limited direction to undertake complex material logistics activities and tasks.

You will work within a framework of legislation, established principles, work practices and procedures in accordance with risk based decision and problem solving.

The Logistics Officer provides governance and assurance support to our industry partners and high level logistic data analysis to identify and mitigate logistic risks, issues and opportunities.

This role supports the development of logistic plans and ongoing capability success, and is responsible to lead and manage liaisons between ALSPO, Air Force and our industry partners.

The Logistics Officer provides support, guidance and governance to internal and external stakeholders to ensure continued capability.

Defence has transitioned to SAP ERP from Military Integrated Logistics Information System (MILIS). It is advantageous if the candidate has SAP experience.

About our Team

The Air Lift Systems Program Office (ALSPO) at RAAF Base Richmond is a Business Unit within the Airlift and Tanker Systems branch of the Aerospace Systems Division. ALSPO is the in-service support agency responsible for sustaining and enhancing the RAAF’s C-130J Hercules and C-27J Spartan aircraft. ALSPO, in partnership with industry, exists to support Air Mobility Group achieve its mission by providing effective sustainment support solutions. Our team operates from RAAF Base Richmond NSW, the position has the responsibility of being customer and personnel centric and will be required to work predominately in location.

Being an APS member, you are entitled to leading health and safety initiatives and wellbeing opportunities. Onsite you can make use of base facilities including gym, squash, tennis and basketball courts, pool and cinema. There are cafeterias, chapels, Yarning Circle and child-care facilities.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate for this role will be an individual who is able to collaborate effectively and use their initiative and experience to make informed decisions and solve problems. They will be eager to support their team to achieve organisational objectives, whilst continuing to pursue their own self-development goals.

You will need an ability to utilise logistic software packages, develop database queries, interpret data, make sound decisions and use judgement. In addition, clear and concise communication skills with the ability to liaise with various levels of stakeholders is essential.

As an experienced logistics professional, you will have an ability to interpret and apply policy and procedures.

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated logistic experience
• Experience in using Supply Chain Systems
• Excellent communication and customer engagement skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Work collaboratively and positively with the broader team
• Flexibility and resilience to respond to changing priorities
• Demonstrated understanding of budget management

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