Defence ILS Leader: Logistics & Sustainment Planning

Nixil Pty

Canberra

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

42 hours ago
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Job summary

Nixil Pty in Canberra is seeking an ILS Manager to lead logistics support and sustainment planning across the capability lifecycle. The role emphasises Integrated Logistics Support with a smaller project management component, and requires security clearances.

You will develop ILS strategies, governance artefacts, coordinate with Defence and industry partners, monitor sustainment performance, and drive continuous improvement in defence programs. Strong independent work skills are essential.

Qualifications

  • Experience with Defence logistics artefacts and supportability products.
  • Understanding Defence acquisition, sustainment and transition-to-service processes.
  • Experience supporting capability acquisition or introduction into service programs.
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate ILS activities, including logistics requirements, supportability planning and sustainment readiness.
  • Develop and maintain ILS strategies, plans, reports, documentation and governance artefacts.
  • Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Technical Certification and Design Acceptance teams to support capability acceptance.
  • Identify logistics risks and sustainment needs, monitor support performance and drive continuous improvement.
  • Support transition-to-service planning, asset transition and sustainment governance.
  • Build effective relationships with Defence, industry and international stakeholders.
  • Assist with project schedules, governance briefs, status reports and risk, issue and decision registers.

Skills

Defence ILS
Logistics management
Sustainment planning
Independent worker
Priorities management

Job description

Nixil Pty in Canberra is seeking an ILS Manager to lead logistics support and sustainment planning across the capability lifecycle. The role emphasises Integrated Logistics Support with a smaller project management component, and requires security clearances.

You will develop ILS strategies, governance artefacts, coordinate with Defence and industry partners, monitor sustainment performance, and drive continuous improvement in defence programs. Strong independent work skills are essential.

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