Strategic Defense ILS Manager

KBR Careers; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots and health checks

Career development

Job summary

KBR Australia seeks an experienced Integrated Logistics Support Manager to drive ILSS across the COMSEC Modernisation Program and related projects. You will coordinate ILS activities, develop documentation, and engage with Defence stakeholders and industry partners to ensure successful transitions to service.

You will lead ILS working groups, manage artefacts, and report on progress while ensuring compliance with security clearances and governance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Integrated Logistics Support Manager within Defence or complex engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of Defence acquisition, capability delivery, and sustainment frameworks.
• Experience developing Defence ILS documentation and artefacts; demonstrated ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience preparing documentation for government submissions and senior stakeholders.
• NV1 Defence Clearance is required; only candidates with this clearance should apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and facilitation of Integrated Logistics Support Working Groups (ILSWGs).
• Develop, review, and maintain key ILS documentation (ILSP, ILSI, PSA, CEMI, PCA).
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across Defence, project teams, sustainment organisations, and industry partners.
• Review ILS artefacts and documentation produced by internal and external teams.
• Manage document endorsement processes and stakeholder approvals.
• Support transition of capabilities into operational environments with transition plans and sustainment strategies.
• Identify training requirements and contribute to training development activities.
• Maintain/update ILS artefacts following changes and capability enhancements.
• Contribute to project management, engineering management, and risk management activities.
• Provide regular reporting on ILS progress, risks, and issues.

Skills

Integrated Logistics

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Project coordination

Risk management

Defence sector knowledge

Tools

COMSEC Tools

Job description

KBR Australia seeks an experienced Integrated Logistics Support Manager to drive ILSS across the COMSEC Modernisation Program and related projects. You will coordinate ILS activities, develop documentation, and engage with Defence stakeholders and industry partners to ensure successful transitions to service.

You will lead ILS working groups, manage artefacts, and report on progress while ensuring compliance with security clearances and governance.