ILS Lead

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

Job summary

Birdon is seeking an ILS Lead to oversee Integrated Logistics Support across Defence contracts, with flexibility to base in Port Macquarie, Sydney or Perth. You will manage ILS scope, lead a small team and coordinate with design and subcontractors to deliver data products and artefacts.

The role emphasizes adherence to Defence guidelines and successful delivery of contract commitments, with opportunities to contribute across the full lifecycle from design to service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years delivering ILS projects in Defence.
• Formal training with project management software such as P6 or MS Project.
• Experience leading a small team including subcontractors.
• Familiarity with Defence Procurement Guidelines and AUSDEFCON.
• 5+ years ILS experience in shipbuilding or automotive industries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ILS scope across Defence contracts and manage related artefacts.
• Review and develop Birdon ILS capabilities and opportunities.
• Scope ILS activities, issue RFQs to approved subcontractors.
• Lead technical interface with subcontractors and the engineering team.
• Ensure ILS deliverables meet contract requirements and AIC commitments.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate ILS data products from design to service.
• Analyze assets and supply support to improve ILS data products.
• Own ILS project schedule, cost and quality, monitor budget.
• Deliver on commercial and contractual commitments through stakeholder management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contracting knowledge

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/electrical/maritime)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

• Contact Name People & Culture Team
• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

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 Logistics Support (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 RFQs 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, from initial 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 Essential.

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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