Integrated Logistics Support Manager

First Nations Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Professional development

Great perks

Reservist Leave (up to 20 days)

Job summary

Downer Professional Services in Canberra is seeking an Integrated Logistics Support Manager to lead ILS activities across the project lifecycle for Defence logistics and sustainment.

Ideal candidates bring Defence ILS experience and strong skills in artefact development, logistics analysis and cross‑sector collaboration. Australian citizenship and AGSVA security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Defence Integrated Logistics Support, logistics management or sustainment management.
• Experience developing, reviewing and managing Defence ILS documentation and artefacts.
• Strong understanding of Defence acquisition, sustainment and transition-to-service processes.
• Ability to analyse complex logistics issues and provide practical recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across Defence, industry and external groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of ILS activities across the project lifecycle.
• Develop, review and maintain ILS artefacts, supportability products and sustainment docs.
• Provide specialist logistics and sustainment advice to support readiness and transition-to-service.
• Collaborate with project, engineering, acquisition and sustainment stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Defence organisations and external partners to resolve issues.

Skills

Defence ILS experience

Logistics management

Sustainment management

ILS documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Join our Downer Professional Servicesteam and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future.

Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for an Integrated Logistics Support Manager in Canberra to work on Defence logistics, sustainment and transition-to-service projects.

What You’ll Do

These roles offer a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of Integrated Logistics Support activities across the TTAM Project capability lifecycle.
• Develop, review and maintain ILS artefacts, supportability products, logistics support analysis outputs and sustainment documentation.
• Provide specialist logistics and sustainment advice to support capability readiness, transition-to-service and long-term sustainment outcomes.
• Work closely with project, engineering, acquisition and sustainment stakeholders to support governance, risk management, reporting and project delivery activities.
• Coordinate across Defence organisations, industry partners and external stakeholders to resolve logistics issues and support successful project outcomes

What You’ll Bring

These role responsibilities include:

• Demonstrated experience in Defence Integrated Logistics Support, logistics management, sustainment management or a related Defence project environment.
• Experience developing, reviewing and managing Defence ILS documentation, artefacts and logistics support analysis products.
• Strong understanding of Defence acquisition, sustainment, technical certification, acceptance and transition-to-service processes.
• Proven ability to analyse complex logistics and sustainment issues, provide practical recommendations and manage competing priorities independently.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills, with experience working across Defence, industry and external stakeholder groups.

Due to the nature of the work, the successful applicant must be an Australian citizen and hold and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance, as required by the Commonwealth. In some cases, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) may also be required.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.
• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of allages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you.

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