Integrated Logistics Manager

KBR; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots, skin checks and discounted私

Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced Integrated Logistics Support Manager to lead ILS activities across multiple Defence projects in Australia. The role involves planning, documentation, and coordinating with Defence, industry partners, and project teams to ensure capabilities are supported and ready for deployment.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive Defence ILS experience, a track record of influencing outcomes, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Integrated Logistics Support Manager or Senior ILS Practitioner within Defence, Government, or complex engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of Defence acquisition, capability delivery, and sustainment frameworks.
• Experience developing and managing Defence ILS documentation and artefacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and facilitation of ILS Working Groups (ILS WGs).
• Develop, review and maintain ILS documentation (ILSP, ILSI, PSA, CEMI, PCA).
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across Defence, project teams, sustainment organisations and industry partners.

Skills

Integrated Logistics

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation management

Project coordination

Tools

COMSEC knowledge

Defence ICT concepts

Job description

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

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KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

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At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

The Opportunity:

KBR is seeking an experienced and motivated Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to play a key role in supporting the JNT09141 COMSEC Modernisation Program and associated acquisition projects.

Reporting to the Program and Acquisition Project Managers, you will provide subject matter expertise that supports Government submissions, acquisition activities, and the successful transition of capabilities into service.

Working across both acquisition and modernisation initiatives, you will provide specialist ILS expertise, influence key project outcomes, and engage with a broad range of Defence stakeholders, industry partners, engineers, and project teams.

As the ILS Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, development, coordination, and delivery of Integrated Logistics Support activities across multiple programs. You will ensure that systems are supportable, sustainable, and ready for operational use through the development of key ILS documentation, management of ILS activities, and coordination of stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and facilitation of Integrated Logistics Support Working Groups (ILSWGs).
• Develop, review, and maintain key ILS documentation, including:
• Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSP)
• Integrated Logistics Support Instructions (ILSI)
• Product Support Analysis (PSA)
• COMSEC Engineering Management Instructions (CEMI)
• Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) documentation
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across Defence, project teams, sustainment organisations, and industry partners.
• Review and assess ILS artefacts and documentation developed by internal teams and external contractors.
• Manage document endorsement processes and stakeholder approvals.
• Support the transition of capabilities into operational environments through the development of transition plans and sustainment strategies.
• Identify training requirements, develop training plans, and support capability uplift activities.
• Maintain and update ILS artefacts following system changes, testing outcomes, and capability enhancements.
• Contribute to project management, engineering management, and risk management activities.
• Provide regular reporting on ILS progress, risks, issues, and project outcomes.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Proven experience as an Integrated Logistics Support Manager or Senior ILS Practitioner within Defence, Government, or complex engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of Defence acquisition, capability delivery, and sustainment frameworks.
• Experience developing and managing Defence ILS documentation and artefacts.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• Excellent written communication skills with experience preparing documentation for senior stakeholders and Government submissions.
• Experience supporting capability transition, sustainment planning, and training development activities.
• Knowledge of COMSEC, communications systems, ICT, or related Defence capabilities will be highly regarded.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a NV1 Clearance or above should apply.

What we will offer you:

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

Please note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received; therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.