Integrated Logistics Support

Zilor Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zilor Group in Canberra is seeking an experienced ILS/IPS Manager to lead the strategic design, planning and delivery of integrated logistics and product support across the capability lifecycle. You will coordinate IPS elements, support engineering interfaces, and navigate AUSDEFCON frameworks to optimise readiness, availability and whole-of-life outcomes for Australia’s national capability.

You will work with Defence, project teams and engineers to integrate support system requirements and

Qualifications

• Logistics planning, IPS elements, sustainment, disposal across the capability lifecycle.
• Experience aligning product support with whole-of-life considerations.
• Ability to plan, execute and assure ILS/IPS frameworks and product support strategies.
• Strong communication with technical teams, commercial functions and Defence stakeholders.

Skills

Logistics planning

Product support

Lifecycle management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Defence/Maritime domain

Security clearance

Job description

What’s the Role?

As an ILS / IPS Manager, you'll play a central role in the strategic design, planning, and delivery of integrated logistics and product support (IPS) across the full capability lifecycle. You will develop and implement ILS / IPS and Product Support Management strategies, coordinate key IPS Elements (including maintenance planning, supply support, support equipment, technical data, training, facilities, and sustaining engineering, and a robust safety and WHS integration), and ensure effective design interface with engineering and acquisition functions navigating complex AUSDEFCON frameworks. Through optimising sustainment systems, supply chains, and support solutions, you will drive materiel readiness, availability, and whole-of-life capability outcomes in support of Australia’s national capability.

Who You Are

You're an experienced logistics and product support professional who can think strategically and act decisively. You're comfortable navigating complex Defence environments, leading ILS / IPS and Product Support Management activities, and working side by side with Defence, project teams, and engineers to integrate support system requirements and optimise whole of life capability outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Logistics & Product Support Expertise: In logistics planning, procurement, integrated product support (IPS) elements, sustainment, distribution, and disposal activities across the capability lifecycle.
• Lifecycle Management: Proven experience supporting systems from acquisition and introduction into service through sustainment and disposal, ensuring alignment with Product Support Management and whole of life considerations.
• Strategic Mindset: Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and assure ILS / IPS frameworks and product support strategies that optimise availability, reliability, and cost effectiveness, underpinned by rigorous project governance and assurance protocols.
• Communication Skills: Confident working with technical teams, commercial functions, and senior Defence stakeholders to integrate support system requirements.
• Problem Solving: A structured approach to identifying risks, resolving sustainment challenges, and delivering effective support solutions.
• Leadership: Ability to guide teams, influence stakeholders, and drive ILS / IPS maturity and product support integration and effectively manage capacity and cohesion across geographically distributed workforces.
• Maritime or Defence domain logistics and sustainment experience
• Security Clearance: AGSVA NV1 or above (or the ability to obtain).

Bonus Points If You’ve Got:

• Familiarity with the Defence ERP transition (SAP S/4HANA), MILIS, CMT-L or Commonwealth procurement and sustainment systems
• Qualifications in ILS, engineering or related disciplines
• Knowledge of the One Defence Capability System

Who are we?

Zilor Group is a company that genuinely values its people. We’ve built a reputation for delivering professional services that make a real difference to our clients. Our team loves what they do, and we are committed to nurturing a workplace that recognises your efforts and invests in your professional growth.