Integrated Product Support Officer

Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Defence is seeking an APS 6 Integrated Product Support Officer to provide integrated logistics support (ILS) advice and governance for acquisition and sustainment of Defence capability. The role supports planning, governance, and decision-making across ILS disciplines within a high-performing team.

The successful candidate will have experience in ILS or materiel logistics, strong communication and leadership, and the ability to manage competing priorities while working with Defence

Qualifications

• Experience in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), capability sustainment or materiel logistics.
• Ability to provide logistics advice and support governance activities within a complex stakeholder environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively and exercise Defence delegations appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Provide ILS advice and governance within an integrated workforce supporting acquisition and sustainment of Defence capability.
• Contribute to planning and governance activities; support decision-making across ILS disciplines.
• Contribute to broad acquisition activities for JP9347 and sustainment outcomes for CJC03; ensure systems remain supportable and available throughout lifecycle.

Skills

Sound judgement

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

The APS 6 Integrated Product Support Officer (IPSO) is responsible for providing integrated logistics support (ILS) advice and governance within an integrated workforce supporting both acquisition and sustainment of Defence capability.

The successful candidate will contribute to broad acquisition activities for JP9347 and sustainment outcomes for CJC03, applying logistics principles to ensure systems remain supportable, available and effective throughout their lifecycle. The role requires sound judgement, ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, and understanding of Defence policies, processes and governance frameworks.

The successful candidate will exercise relevant delegations, contribute to planning and governance activities, and support decision-making across a range of ILS disciplines. They will demonstrate leadership, strong communication skills and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a high-performing team.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), capability sustainment or materiel logistics.
• Ability to provide logistics advice and support governance activities within a complex stakeholder environment.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and exercise Defence delegations appropriately.

About our Team

The Integrated Warfighting Networks Systems Program Office (IWNSPO) is responsible for the acquisition, integration and sustainment of command and control warfare systems for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). IWNSPO delivers mission-critical information warfare capabilities that enable planning, command, control and information exchange across the Joint Force.

Our multidisciplinary workforce includes logistics, engineering, commercial, project management and product management professionals who work collaboratively to deliver and sustain capabilities that support operations across the ADF. The Integrated Product Support function plays a key role in ensuring these systems remain supportable, available and effective throughout their lifecycle.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a motivated Integrated Product Support professional who can apply sound judgement, build productive stakeholder relationships and contribute to the delivery of complex sustainment and capability outcomes.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in integrated product support, materiel logistics, sustainment management or related capability support functions.
• Knowledge of support system elements, logistics governance, supportability analysis and capability life-cycle management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, develop practical solutions and provide informed advice.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work collaboratively across Defence, industry and other partner organisations.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and contribute positively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Professionalism, integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement and capability outcomes.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

The key duties of the position include:

The Role

The APS 6 Integrated Product Support Officer (IPSO) is responsible for providing integrated logistics support (ILS) advice and governance within an integrated workforce supporting both acquisition and sustainment of Defence capability.

The successful candidate will contribute to broad acquisition activities for JP9347 and sustainment outcomes for CJC03, applying logistics principles to ensure systems remain supportable, available and effective throughout their lifecycle. The role requires sound judgement, ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, and understanding of Defence policies, processes and governance frameworks.

The successful candidate will exercise relevant delegations, contribute to planning and governance activities, and support decision-making across a range of ILS disciplines. They will demonstrate leadership, strong communication skills and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a high-performing team.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), capability sustainment or materiel logistics.
• Ability to provide logistics advice and support governance activities within a complex stakeholder environment.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and exercise Defence delegations appropriately.

About our Team

The Integrated Warfighting Networks Systems Program Office (IWNSPO) is responsible for the acquisition, integration and sustainment of command and control warfare systems for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). IWNSPO delivers mission-critical information warfare capabilities that enable planning, command, control and information exchange across the Joint Force.

Our multidisciplinary workforce includes logistics, engineering, commercial, project management and product management professionals who work collaboratively to deliver and sustain capabilities that support operations across the ADF. The Integrated Product Support function plays a key role in ensuring these systems remain supportable, available and effective throughout their lifecycle.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a motivated Integrated Product Support professional who can apply sound judgement, build productive stakeholder relationships and contribute to the delivery of complex sustainment and capability outcomes.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in integrated product support, materiel logistics, sustainment management or related capability support functions.
• Knowledge of support system elements, logistics governance, supportability analysis and capability life-cycle management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, develop practical solutions and provide informed advice.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work collaboratively across Defence, industry and other partner organisations.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and contribute positively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Professionalism, integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement and capability outcomes.
• Professionalism, integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement and capability outcomes.

Eligibility

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Getting to know the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers