ILS Lead

Birdon Group; Port Macquarie; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Birdon Group is seeking an ILS Lead to oversee Integrated Logistics Support across Defence contracts, based in Port Macquarie, Sydney, or Perth. The role requires leading a small team, managing ILS artefacts, and ensuring delivery against contract requirements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years delivering ILS projects in defence or shipbuilding, with engineering background and proficiency in P6 or MS Project. AUSDEFCON familiarity is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience delivering ILS projects in Defence.
• Formal training with project management software such as P6 or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ILS scope across Defence contracts.
• Lead ILS subcontractors and engineering interface.
• Develop and monitor ILS artefacts and deliverables.
• Ensure contract requirements and AIC commitments are met.
• Coordinate with Birdon design team to integrate ILS data products.

Skills

ILS leadership

Defence industry experience

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Birdon is passionate about innovation, in-house engineering and problem solving. We don’t shy away from a challenge; we thrive on it. A proudly Australian manufacturer and industry partner, we provide whole of life solutions to multinational defence, government, maritime, energy and resource sectors.

As we continue to grow, so too does our team. We are looking for the right candidate to take on the role of ILS Lead. This is a Full-Time role with flexibility to be based out of our offices in Port Macquarie, Sydney or Perth.

Position Overview

The Integrated LogisticsSupport (ILS) Lead will oversee all ILS related scope across assigned Defence acquisition and sustainment contracts, and more broadly help to establish ILS function the Birdon Australian business.

Key Accountabilities:

Management of ILS subcontractors scope and quality to deliver ILS project related artefacts.

Review, analyse and recommend development opportunities for internal Birdon ILS capabilities

Scoping of ILS activities to understand delivery requirements and in turn, seeking RFQ’s from our approved ILS subcontractors.

Lead the technical interface with ILS subcontractors and the engineering design team.

Be intimately familiar with ILS contract requirements and deliverables, ensuring Support System deliverables and AIC commitments are met.

Engagement with Birdon design team to identify and integrate ILS related data products, frominitial design (including prototype) to detailed design, production, testing and into service.

Engagement with and analysis of Birdon Assets and Supply Support activities to identify opportunities to improve and integrate ILS related data products.

Responsible for ILS project schedule, cost and quality including development and monitoring of project budget.

Ensure delivery of commercial and contractual commitments through strong stakeholder management which enhance the reputation of Birdon.

Noting that ILS programs will have peak periods of activity, during phases requiring lower level of effort, additional tasks may be reasonably requested, including:

• Support requirements engineering with contribution to Mission System and Support System Specifications.
• Support CDRL generation with technical writing.
• Support V&V activities with test protocols.
• Support Acceptance activities with collation of test artefacts and alignment against requirements.
• Support System Safety program development and hazard analysis.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

At least 5 years experience, including delivering ILS projects in Defence industry

Formal training / demonstrable experience with project management software such as P6 or Microsoft Project or other relevant program

• Experience managing a small team of people, including subcontractors and suppliers

Familiarity with Defence Procurement Guidelines and Contracting processes, including experience with AUSDEFCON (Highly Desirable)

At least 5 years experience, including delivering ILS projects in shipbuilding or automotive industry

Formal training in team leadership and/or people management

• Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical or maritime engineering.

We deliver value for our customers through our innovative people, organisational agility, and operational excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, all positions are open to any person that may have the required characteristics and experiences. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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