ILS Officer

Australian Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Post-grad study

Additional leave between Christmas and

Work-life balance

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence – Canberra ACT is seeking an APS 6 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Officer to support the acquisition, introduction into service and sustainment of advanced guided weapons and explosive ordnance capabilities.

You will work within a cross‑functional team of military, APS and industry personnel to ensure capabilities remain available, supportable and ready for operational use, with a focus on continuous improvement and risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics and sustainment is essential.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with military, APS and industry partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to risk.

Responsibilities

• Manage integrated logistics support activities for complex guided weapons capabilities.
• Coordinate inventory management, maintenance planning and repairable item management.
• Develop and maintain logistics support documentation, plans, reports and metrics.
• Support capability acquisition, introduction into service and sustainment activities.
• Liaise with engineering, commercial, project management and international stakeholders.
• Analyse data and provide logistics advice for decision-making.
• Identify and manage logistics risks and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance availability and sustainment outcomes.
• Prepare briefs and advice for senior stakeholders.
• Assist with procurement documentation and monitor actions.
• Maintain delivery and risk registers to distinguish progress.

Skills

Logistics management

Inventory management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Australian Department of Defence – Canberra ACT

Are you looking for a challenging logistics and sustainment role supporting some of Defence's most critical maritime capabilities?

Maritime Maintenance Branch is seeking a motivated and adaptable APS 6 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Officer to contribute to the acquisition, introduction into service and sustainment of advanced Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) capabilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of Defence capability delivery, supporting complex weapon systems that contribute directly to Australia's maritime capability outcomes.

About the Role

As an APS 6 ILS Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing a broad range of logistics and sustainment activities across the capability lifecycle. Working within an integrated team of military, APS and industry personnel, you will develop and implement support solutions that ensure critical capabilities remain available, supportable and ready for operational use.

The role operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where priorities can change rapidly in response to project, sustainment and operational demands. Success in this position requires an individual who is comfortable working with ambiguity, can rapidly assess emerging issues, and proactively coordinate outcomes across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage integrated logistics support activities for complex guided weapons capabilities.
• Coordinate inventory management, maintenance planning, repairable item management and sustainment support activities.
• Develop and maintain logistics support documentation, plans, reports and performance metrics.
• Support capability acquisition, introduction into service and sustainment activities.
• Liaise with engineering, commercial, project management, industry and international stakeholders to resolve complex issues.
• Analyse data and provide logistics advice to support informed decision-making.
• Identify, assess and manage logistics risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance capability availability and sustainment outcomes.
• Prepare briefs, correspondence and advice for senior stakeholders.
• Assist with simple procurement documentation, including Endorsement to Proceed and relevant financial approvals, and monitor resulting procurement actions.
• Maintain integrated deliverables, evidence, risk, issue, action and decision registers so that progress can be distinguished from formally accepted completion.
• Drive residual codification, ERP changes, inventory loading and reconciliation, configuration-item treatment and disposal actions.

Note: This position will be required to access US export controlled materiel and therefore applicants will be requested to disclose any dual citizenship with another country during the recruitment process. Dual citizens may be subject to further assessment and appointment to this position will be conditional upon approval to access US controlled export material in accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

About our Team

GWEO Maritime & Maintenance Branch is part of the Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance Systems Division. Our team consists of various disciplines (including engineering, project management, commercial, logistics, and corporate enabling services). We are located in Canberra, Penrith, Amberley, Melbourne, Stirling and the US, and our focus is to acquire and sustain guided weapons and munitions for the Australian Defence Force.

GWEO Maritime & Maintenance Branch is dedicated to providing our staff with a diverse, manageable, favourable work-life balance, and we support flexible working arrangements. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one that directly reflects the needs and scope of Defence’s varied operational requirements.

Our people are capable, innovative, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration.

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to work on nationally significant Defence capabilities, gaining exposure to complex acquisition and sustainment activities while working alongside leading specialists in logistics, engineering and project management.

You will be part of a supportive and professional team committed to capability excellence, continuous improvement and professional development.

In GWEO Maritime and Maintenance Branch

In GWEO Maritime and Maintenance Branch, you will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would not get with any other organisation.

Other benefits include:

• Access to personalised professional development pathways, including opportunities for Defence-funded post-graduate study;
• Additional leave days between Christmas and New Year;
• Focus on work/life balance; and
• Salary sacrifice opportunities.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a high-performing professional who:

• Demonstrates strong logistics, sustainment, inventory management or asset management experience.
• Thrives in a high-tempo environment with competing priorities and changing requirements.
• Can exercise sound judgement and initiative when addressing complex problems.
• Has excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Is highly organised, adaptable and outcome-focused.
• Can work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Has experience coordinating activities across multiple organisations to achieve results.

Application Closing Date: Monday 23 November, 2026

For further information please review the job information pack, reference GWEO/05968/26 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=A0C4B2B7-2408-6B59-8617-ED79081D0E5D