Projects ILS Practitioner

HTR Group; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time

Remote work when possible

Job summary

HTR Group is looking for a Projects ILS Practitioner in Cairns, QLD for a 12-month contract. Start circa September 2026.

The successful candidate will manage NATO codification, IOS cataloguing in LIMS, and support through-life sustainment in the Australian defence sector. Key duties include developing ILS documentation, coordinating with suppliers and Commercial, and serving as the primary POC for ILS management.

Qualifications

• AGSVA security clearance required.
• Defence sector experience is essential.
• Certificate IV in Materiel Logistics or equivalent.
• Experience as an ILS Practitioner in acquisition/sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage ILS deliverables including codification and IOS cataloguing in LIMS.
• Identify supplier and repair pipelines and support life-cycle sustainment.
• Develop and update technical documentation for service introduction and sustainment.
• Use LIMS to process transactions for introduction and issue of products.
• Prepare entitlement documentation and liaise with stakeholders as lead POC.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to ILS reports and testing outcomes.

Skills

Security clearance

Defence experience

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate IV in Materiel Logistics

Tools

LIMS

SAP/S4HANA

FEDLOG

MEMS

MCCAT

Objective (DMS)

MS Office

Job description

We have a current opportunity for a Projects ILS Practitioner, on a contract basis within the Defence sector. The role is based in Cairns,QLD. The contract is for a 12 month period.

Start: circa September 2026

DSS Skill Set: Level 3 - Integrated Logistics Support Management

The ILS Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

• Perform and manage all aspects of ILS deliverables including codification (NATO) and cataloguing of all items of supply (IOS) within the mandated logistics inventory management systems (LIMS).
• Identify supplier and repair pipelines, and as necessary assist Commercial to establish through life support contracts in support of sustainment.
• Develop, review and update all technical documentation in support of introduction to service and sustainment of products, such as equipment schedules and repair parts schedules.
• Utilising the authorised LIMS, undertake transactions and functions to introduce into service and issue all products and parts in support of projects, in line with directed unit entitlements.
• Develop and submit entitlement documentation.
• Undertake all aspects of liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including being the key lead POC for all aspects of ILS management.
• Participate in various stakeholder meetings, to effectively manage all ILS deliverables.
• Prepare or contribute to the creation and review of all reports related to ILS management and artefacts.
• Participate in Acceptance Testing related to ILS. Review ILS related test results and make recommendations on the acceptability of outcomes.

Minimum mandatory requirements:

• AGSVA Security clearance.
• Defence experience.
• Certificate IV of Materiel Logistics or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience as an ILS Practitioner in the Acquisition and Sustainment phases of the Life Cycle.
• Demonstrated experience with the Introduction Into-Service of Capabilities and Fundamental Input to Capability requirements.

Desired training and / or experience with the following applications:

• Previous
• SAP/S4HANA
• FEDLOG
• MEMS
• MCCAT
• Documents and Records Management System "Objective"
• Microsoft Office Suite of Products
• Logistical Information Management System (LIMS)

• HTR are offering very attractive contract day rates.
• We offer flexi-time and remote work when possible.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Australia Defence sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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