EL 1 - Explosive Ordnance Planning Capability Manager

Australian Department of Defence; Sydney; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence – Orchard Hills NSW is seeking an experienced leader for the role of Explosive Ordnance Planning Capability Manager. You will drive capability planning and logistics coordination for the explosive ordnance storage and distribution network, influencing Defence preparedness and operational capability.

You will provide strategic advice, lead a high-performing team, and engage with multiple Defence groups and industry partners to deliver complex planning outcomes in

Qualifications

• Significant experience in logistics, supply chain management, and capability planning.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for executive briefs and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead capability and logistics planning activities for explosive ordnance storage and distribution requirements.
• Coordinate strategic planning initiatives that inform logistics preparedness and network optimisation.
• Manage complex programs including governance, scheduling, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Analyse capability requirements and provide evidence-based advice for senior decision-making.
• Develop relationships with Defence Groups, Services, capability sponsors and industry partners.
• Oversee reporting and performance monitoring across the EO storage and distribution network.
• Contribute to governance, planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a small team to foster a high-performing workplace culture.

Skills

Logistics planning

Supply chain management

Governance & risk

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Job description

EL 1 - Explosive Ordnance Planning Capability Manager

Australian Department of Defence – Orchard Hills NSW

• $124,393 - $140,315 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Orchard Hills - NSW

The Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to fill the role of Explosive Ordnance Planning Capability Manager. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of Defence's explosive ordnance capability, logistics planning and supply chain preparedness within a nationally significant operating environment.

In this role, you will lead the planning, coordination and integration of explosive ordnance capability and logistics planning activities, supporting the effective management of Defence's explosive ordnance storage and distribution network.

Working under broad direction, you will provide strategic advice, lead a high-performing team and engage with stakeholders across Defence and industry to deliver complex planning outcomes that support Defence preparedness and operational capability.

Key Responsibilities
As the Explosive Ordnance Planning Capability Manager, you will:

• Lead capability and logistics planning activities supporting Defence’s explosive ordnance storage and distribution requirements.
• Coordinate strategic planning initiatives that inform logistics preparedness and network optimisation.
• Manage complex projects and programs, including governance, scheduling, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Analyse emerging capability requirements and provide evidence-based advice to support senior decision‑making.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with Defence Groups, Services, capability sponsors and industry partners.
• Oversee reporting and performance monitoring across the explosive ordnance storage and distribution network.
• Contribute to technical assurance activities, planning, governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small team, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing workplace culture.

• $124,393 - $140,315 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Orchard Hills - NSW

The Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to fill the role of Explosive Ordnance Planning Capability Manager. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of Defence's explosive ordnance capability, logistics planning and supply chain preparedness within a nationally significant operating environment.

In this role, you will lead the planning, coordination and integration of explosive ordnance capability and logistics planning activities, supporting the effective management of Defence's explosive ordnance storage and distribution network.

Working under broad direction, you will provide strategic advice, lead a high-performing team and engage with stakeholders across Defence and industry to deliver complex planning outcomes that support Defence preparedness and operational capability.

Key Responsibilities
As the Explosive Ordnance Planning Capability Manager, you will:

• Lead capability and logistics planning activities supporting Defence’s explosive ordnance storage and distribution requirements.
• Coordinate strategic planning initiatives that inform logistics preparedness and network optimisation.
• Manage complex projects and programs, including governance, scheduling, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Analyse emerging capability requirements and provide evidence-based advice to support senior decision‑making.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with Defence Groups, Services, capability sponsors and industry partners.
• Oversee reporting and performance monitoring across the explosive ordnance storage and distribution network.
• Contribute to technical assurance activities, planning, governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small team, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing workplace culture.

About our Team
The Directorate of Logistics - Explosive Ordnance comprises of four functional areas in support of ADF explosive ordnance storage and distribution; Contract Management, EO Licensing, Facilities Planning and Delivery, and Logistics Capability Planning. In this role, as the Explosive Ordnance Planning Capability Manager, you will lead a planning team supporting and reporting to the Director of Logistics - Explosive Ordnance.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are a motivated and experienced leader who can think strategically while delivering practical outcomes in a complex environment.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Significant experience in logistics, supply chain management, capability planning, project management or a related discipline.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and programs involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into practical solutions.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities, including influencing outcomes at senior levels.
• Experience delivering strategic outcomes within large and complex organisations.
• Strong communication skills, including the preparation of executive briefs, reports, business cases and strategic advice.
• Experience leading and developing teams to achieve high‑quality outcomes.
• An understanding of logistics planning, inventory management, capability development, Defence supply chains or explosive ordnance systems.
• A commitment to governance, accountability, risk management and continuous improvement.

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