Integrated Logistics Support Manager

KBR, Inc.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging

Employee stock purchase

Flu shots, health checks

Career development

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Melbourne seeks an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to lead logistics activities for multiple programs, aligning with contractual requirements and sustainment plans.

You will mentor teams, engage stakeholders, and navigate defence procurement frameworks while maintaining NV1 clearance and ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or higher in supply chain, logistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) or logistics engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years in Defence or adjacent industry.
• Experience in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) disciplines.
• Knowledge of Defence logistics management systems.
• Understanding of Australian Defence contracting framework and procurement rules (desirable).
• Hold and maintain NV1 Defence Security Clearance and ITAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, organise, plan, and administer provisioning, spares, and maintenance for one or more programs.
• Review contractual requirements, technical data, operational concepts, and reports to determine spares and maintenance needs.
• Develop overarching integrated logistics support plans for acquisition and transition to product sustainment.
• Stakeholder engagement for programs including systems engineering teams.
• Address legislative, regulatory, safety and environmental responsibilities and compliance.
• Solve unique and complex problems that affect the business.
• Mentor and advise project teams to achieve milestones and objectives.
• Influence program direction and resource allocation within policies and guidelines.
• Communicate complex ideas effectively and persuade stakeholders at senior levels.

Skills

ILS experience

Defence industry experience

Security clearance NV1

Contracting knowledge

Education

Tertiary degree in supply chain/logistics or related field

Job description

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.

Integrated Logistics Support Manager

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.

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.

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.

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.
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways.

Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies:

KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes, or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity.

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.

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