Integrated Logistics Support Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Parental leave

Income protection

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Integrated Logistics Support Manager in Australia to lead complex logistics for defence-related programs. You will oversee provisioning, spares, and maintenance planning while aligning with contractual requirements and sustainment strategies.

The role emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional collaboration with systems engineering, and navigating regulatory environments to optimise delivery and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in supply chain, logistics or related field.
• Minimum 10 years' ILS or logistics engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years' Defence or adjacent industry experience.
• Experience with Defence logistics management systems.
• NV1 Defence Security Clearance and ITAR/compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Analyse provisioning, spares, maintenance and repair for programs using established procedures.
• Advise on acquisition phase of program capability solutions transitioning to sustainment.
• Review contractual requirements and data to determine spares provisioning and maintenance needs.
• Develop overarching integrated logistics support plans for acquisition and transition to sustainment.
• Engage stakeholders including systems engineering teams for capability logistics support.
• Anticipate regulatory, safety and environmental responsibilities and ensure compliance.

Skills

ILS experience

Defence industry

Stakeholder engagement

Logistics management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/logistics

Tools

Defence logistics systems

ERP systems

Job description

Integrated Logistics Support Manager At KBR – We do things that matter

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. Think.KBR.com

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. Learn more about KBR in Australia.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR 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 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to join the ILS team within the Integrated Soldier Systems Branch (ISSB) in Melbourne. This role serves as a pivotal logistics authority within the organisation and is responsible for ensuring the efficient logistics activities aligned with operational and contractual requirements. The ILS Manager will also anticipate and address complex logistical challenges, leveraging domain expertise to drive continuous improvement and strategic alignment, through mentorship, innovative problem solving, and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse, organise, plan, and administer various phases of provisioning, spares, and maintenance and repair activities for one or more programs using established procedures.


• In addition, advise and support the acquisition phase of program capability solutions that will be transitioned to sustainment, cognisant of the sustainment requirements.


• Review and implement contractual requirements, technical data, operational concepts, customer usage patterns, product sustainment requirements and practices, and related reports to determine spares provisioning and maintenance/repair requirements.


• Assist in developing overarching integrated logistics support plans to manage the acquisition and transition to product sustainment, cognisant of the sustainment requirements to ensure an informed manageable handover.


• Stakeholder engagement for programs and capability logistical support, including close relationship with the systems engineering teams.


• Anticipate internal and external business challenges, such as, legislative, regulatory, safety and environmental responsibilities and compliance.


• Solve unique and complex problems that affect the business.


• Mentor and advise project teams to help achieve milestones and objectives.


• Influence program, project, or service direction and resource allocation within general divisional/group policies and industry guidelines.


• Communicate complex ideas effectively, anticipate objections, and persuade stakeholders, often at senior levels.

Eligibility & Requirements

As the ideal candidate you will bring Tertiary degree in business-related disciplines focused on supply chain, purchasing, logistics, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in ILS or logistics engineering. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Defence or adjacent industry. Experience in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) disciplines. Knowledge and experience in Defence logistics management systems Understanding of the Australian Defence contracting framework and procurement rules (highly desirable). Hold and maintain an NV1 Defence Security Clearance and meet applicable ITAR requirements. 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.

Why you’ll enjoy being part of our team

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place to Work.


• Flexible working.


• 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.

Our Values

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.


• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.


• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity.


• We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.


• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.


• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.


• We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.