Senior ILS Manager - Defence Sustainment & Readiness

Cleared ICT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleared ICT is seeking a Senior Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to lead sustainment efforts for complex, mission-critical systems within Defence. The role focuses on aligning supportability with lifecycle considerations, working alongside engineering, operations and project teams across Australia.

The successful candidate will bring extensive ILS experience, strong analytical capabilities, and proven stakeholder management, with a degree in Engineering/ICT or related field.

Qualifications

• Experience in Integrated Logistics Support and sustainment management for complex systems.
• Experience implementing ILS/sustainment programs in Defence environments.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate ILS activities to support system sustainment and operational readiness.
• Translate system requirements into practical sustainment and support solutions.
• Analyse availability, reliability, maintainability and lifecycle cost data to identify risks and improve outcomes.
• Support sustainment reviews, design gate reviews and project approval boards.
• Develop and maintain acquisition and support documentation in line with Defence policies and frameworks.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, engineering teams and service providers.
• Manage competing priorities, schedules and deliverables to support project objectives.

Skills

ILS leadership

Sustainment management

Logistics engineering

Aviation/ISR experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering/ICT/Supply Chain degree

Job description

Cleared ICT is seeking a Senior Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to lead sustainment efforts for complex, mission-critical systems within Defence. The role focuses on aligning supportability with lifecycle considerations, working alongside engineering, operations and project teams across Australia.

The successful candidate will bring extensive ILS experience, strong analytical capabilities, and proven stakeholder management, with a degree in Engineering/ICT or related field.