Integrated Product Support Officer (IPSO) – IC3SPO

Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Defence in Canberra is seeking an APS 6 Integrated Product Support Officer to lead the SHFC ILS team in the absence of the manager and to provide essential ILS support across the Defence High Frequency Communication System (DHFCS).

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated logistics experience, knowledge of policy, and the ability to apply procedures across supply, maintenance and training domains.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership behaviours aligned with Defence values.
• Experience in logistics management and applying Defence logistics policy.

Responsibilities

• Act as the SHFC ILS Manager during incumbents' absences.
• Manage Acquisition ILS team members and workload including disposals, loans, stocktaking and fuels.
• Provide feedback and assist with review of all ILS related contract deliverables as directed by the SHFC ILS Manager.
• Provide logistic advice in support of JP9101PH1 ILS Team, as directed by the SHFC ILS Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy interpretation

Job description

The Role

The Strategic High Frequency Communications (SHFC) Integrated Product Support Officer (IPSO) is responsible to the SHFC ILS Manager to provide ILS support to the current Defence High Frequency Communication System (DHFCS) under the Contract (Support) and Contract (Acquisition). The SHFC ISPO is responsible for providing support mainly to Acquisition, but also to Sustainment when required.

Key responsibilities

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Act as the SHFC ILS Manager during incumbent SHFC ILS Manager absences.
• Manage Acquisition ILS team members and workload including but not limited to disposals, loans, stocktaking and fuels.
• Provide feedback and assist with review of all ILS related contract deliverables as directed by the SHFC ILS Manager.
• Provide logistic advice in support of JP9101PH1 ILS Team, as directed by the SHFC ILS Manager.

About our Team

The SHFC Program within the Integrated Command, Control & Communication Systems Program Office (IC3SPO) is responsible for enhancing (JP9101) and (CJC10) sustaining the DHFCS. The team comprises professionals across engineering, logistics, commercial, project management, product management and support functions who work collaboratively to enhance a Strategic Command and Control Capability. The Integrated Logistics Support function is integral to SHFC’s ability to meet Defence objectives by maintaining effective logistics support and governance to ensure continued DHFCS capability.

Our Ideal Candidate

An APS 6 Integrated Product Support Officer (IPSO) will demonstrate leadership behaviours and traits in accordance with Defence values. We are looking for a candidate with a demonstrated understanding of and experience in logistics management. They will understand Defence logistics policy, be capable of applying their knowledge to problem solve issues across the supply, maintenance and training constituent capabilities, with the support of the team. They will demonstrate the ability to interpret and provide advice within the materiel logistics function based on legislation, policy and procedures. They will have stakeholder engagement skills and be motivated to contribute their skills and knowledge in a collaborative team environment.