Logistics Support Officer

Department of Defence; Richmond; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Defence in Australia seeks an APS 5 Logistics Officer to join the Air Lift Systems Program Office (ALSPO) at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver Defence capabilities, undertaking complex material logistics tasks, governance, and risk-based decision making.

SAP experience is advantageous, with opportunities to develop logistic plans and liaise with the Air Force and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated logistic experience.
• Experience in using Supply Chain Systems.
• Excellent communication and customer engagement skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Work collaboratively and positively with the broader team.
• Flexibility and resilience to respond to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated understanding of budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage liaisons between ALSPO, Air Force and our industry partners.
• Provide governance and assurance support to our industry partners and high level logistic data analysis.
• Support development of logistic plans and ongoing capability success.
• Work within SAP ERP environment and contribute to the MILIS/SAP transition.

Skills

Logistics experience

Supply Chain Systems

Communication skills

Customer engagement

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Flexibility

Tools

SAP

Job description

As an APS 5 Logistics Officer, you will be given the unique opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team to deliver Australian Defence Force systems that are at the leading edge of Defence capability.

Within the Logistics Support function, the APS 5 Logistics Officer is accountable under limited direction to undertake complex material logistics activities and tasks.

You will work within a framework of legislation, established principles, work practices and procedures in accordance with risk based decision and problem solving.

The Logistics Officer provides governance and assurance support to our industry partners and high level logistic data analysis to identify and mitigate logistic risks, issues and opportunities.

This role supports the development of logistic plans and ongoing capability success, and is responsible to lead and manage liaisons between ALSPO, Air Force and our industry partners.

The Logistics Officer provides support, guidance and governance to internal and external stakeholders to ensure continued capability.

Defence has transitioned to SAP ERP from Military Integrated Logistics Information System (MILIS). It is advantageous if the candidate has SAP experience.

About our Team

The Air Lift Systems Program Office (ALSPO) at RAAF Base Richmond is a Business Unit within the Airlift and Tanker Systems branch of the Aerospace Systems Division. ALSPO is the in-service support agency responsible for sustaining and enhancing the RAAF’s C-130J Hercules and C-27J Spartan aircraft. ALSPO, in partnership with industry, exists to support Air Mobility Group achieve its mission by providing effective sustainment support solutions. Our team operates from RAAF Base Richmond NSW, the position has the responsibility of being customer and personnel centric and will be required to work predominately in location.

Being an APS member, you are entitled to leading health and safety initiatives and wellbeing opportunities. Onsite you can make use of base facilities including gym, squash, tennis and basketball courts, pool and cinema. There are cafeterias, chapels, Yarning Circle and child-care facilities.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate for this role will be an individual who is able to collaborate effectively and use their initiative and experience to make informed decisions and solve problems. They will be eager to support their team to achieve organisational objectives, whilst continuing to pursue their own self-development goals.

You will need an ability to utilise logistic software packages, develop database queries, interpret data, make sound decisions and use judgement. In addition, clear and concise communication skills with the ability to liaise with various levels of stakeholders is essential.

As an experienced logistics professional, you will have an ability to interpret and apply policy and procedures.

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated logistic experience
• Experience in using Supply Chain Systems
• Excellent communication and customer engagement skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Work collaboratively and positively with the broader team
• Flexibility and resilience to respond to changing priorities
• Demonstrated understanding of budget management

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

As an APS 5 Logistics Officer, you will be given the unique opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team to deliver Australian Defence Force systems that are at the leading edge of Defence capability.

Within the Logistics Support function, the APS 5 Logistics Officer is accountable under limited direction to undertake complex material logistics activities and tasks.

You will work within a framework of legislation, established principles, work practices and procedures in accordance with risk based decision and problem solving.

The Logistics Officer provides governance and assurance support to our industry partners and high level logistic data analysis to identify and mitigate logistic risks, issues and opportunities.

This role supports the development of logistic plans and ongoing capability success, and is responsible to lead and manage liaisons between ALSPO, Air Force and our industry partners.

The Logistics Officer provides support, guidance and governance to internal and external stakeholders to ensure continued capability.

Defence has transitioned to SAP ERP from Military Integrated Logistics Information System (MILIS). It is advantageous if the candidate has SAP experience.

About our Team

The Air Lift Systems Program Office (ALSPO) at RAAF Base Richmond is a Business Unit within the Airlift and Tanker Systems branch of the Aerospace Systems Division. ALSPO is the in-service support agency responsible for sustaining and enhancing the RAAF’s C-130J Hercules and C-27J Spartan aircraft. ALSPO, in partnership with industry, exists to support Air Mobility Group achieve its mission by providing effective sustainment support solutions. Our team operates from RAAF Base Richmond NSW, the position has the responsibility of being customer and personnel centric and will be required to work predominately in location.

Being an APS member, you are entitled to leading health and safety initiatives and wellbeing opportunities. Onsite you can make use of base facilities including gym, squash, tennis and basketball courts, pool and cinema. There are cafeterias, chapels, Yarning Circle and child-care facilities.

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