Logistics Manager

Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Defence seeks an EL 1 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to lead the development and implementation of supportability and sustainment strategies across complex capability programs. The role provides strategic advice, manages sustainment risks, and delivers ILS outcomes that support readiness, affordability, and operational effectiveness throughout the capability life cycle.

As part of the AESA SPO, you will work with Defence stakeholders and industry partners to ensure

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in logistics, sustainment, or acquisition within large organisations.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders.
• Experience with supportability analysis, sustainment planning, and governance in complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of ILS strategies across complex capability programs.
• Provide strategic advice to Defence and industry stakeholders and manage sustainment risks.
• Deliver ILS outcomes that support readiness, affordability, and operational effectiveness throughout the life cycle.
• Develop and implement governance and risk management processes for sustainment activities.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Governance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics, engineering, or related field

Job description

The Active Electronically Scanned Array Systems Program Office (AESA SPO) manages the strategic commercial relationship between the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) and CEA Technologies Pty Limited (CEA) and supports the delivery of Government-to-Government (G2G) export programs for advanced AESA capabilities.

As an EL 1 leader, the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager exercises a high degree of independence, accountability, and judgment to lead the development and implementation of supportability and sustainment strategies across complex capability programs.

The role provides strategic advice to senior Defence and industry stakeholders, manages critical sustainment risks and opportunities, and leads the delivery of ILS outcomes that support capability readiness, affordability, and operational effectiveness throughout the capability life cycle.

About our Team

The ILS team is responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) outcomes that ensure AESA capabilities are supportable, sustainable, and operationally effective throughout their life cycle. The team leads key functions including supportability analysis, sustainment planning, maintenance management, configuration management, technical data, training, supply support, and logistics risk management.

Working closely with CEA Technologies, Defence stakeholders, and industry partners, the team develops and implements support solutions that enable capability readiness and long-term sustainment. The ILS team directly supports the AESA SPO's mission by ensuring that AESA systems are delivered with effective and affordable support arrangements, reducing sustainment risk and enhancing operational availability.

Through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and the application of ILS best practice, the team contributes to the successful acquisition, sustainment, and export delivery of advanced AESA capabilities for Defence and international partners.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a motivated and experienced leader with a strong background in logistics, sustainment, commercial management, or acquisition activities within large and complex organisations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, provide strategic advice, and deliver supportability and sustainment outcomes that contribute to capability readiness and operational effectiveness.

You will exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and drive continuous improvement while operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. You will possess strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across Defence, industry, and international partners.

Experience in supportability analysis, sustainment planning, risk management, and governance within complex operational, asset management, or program delivery environments is highly desirable.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 2”.

The key duties of the position include:

The Role

The Active Electronically Scanned Array Systems Program Office (AESA SPO) manages the strategic commercial relationship between the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) and CEA Technologies Pty Limited (CEA) and supports the delivery of Government-to-Government (G2G) export programs for advanced AESA capabilities.

As an EL 1 leader, the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager exercises a high degree of independence, accountability, and judgment to lead the development and implementation of supportability and sustainment strategies across complex capability programs.

The role provides strategic advice to senior Defence and industry stakeholders, manages critical sustainment risks and opportunities, and leads the delivery of ILS outcomes that support capability readiness, affordability, and operational effectiveness throughout the capability life cycle.

About our Team

The ILS team is responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) outcomes that ensure AESA capabilities are supportable, sustainable, and operationally effective throughout their life cycle. The team leads key functions including supportability analysis, sustainment planning, maintenance management, configuration management, technical data, training, supply support, and logistics risk management.

Working closely with CEA Technologies, Defence stakeholders, and industry partners, the team develops and implements support solutions that enable capability readiness and long-term sustainment. The ILS team directly supports the AESA SPO's mission by ensuring that AESA systems are delivered with effective and affordable support arrangements, reducing sustainment risk and enhancing operational availability.

Through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and the application of ILS best practice, the team contributes to the successful acquisition, sustainment, and export delivery of advanced AESA capabilities for Defence and international partners.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a motivated and experienced leader with a strong background in logistics, sustainment, commercial management, or acquisition activities within large and complex organisations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, provide strategic advice, and deliver supportability and sustainment outcomes that contribute to capability readiness and operational effectiveness.

You will exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and drive continuous improvement while operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. You will possess strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across Defence, industry, and international partners.

Experience in supportability analysis, sustainment planning, risk management, and governance within complex operational, asset management, or program delivery environments is highly desirable.

Eligibility

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 2”.

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