Strategic Explosive Ordnance & Logistics Planning Lead

Department of Defence; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Defence seeks an experienced leader to fill the role of Explosive Ordnance Planning Capability Manager. You will guide strategic planning for explosive ordnance capability, logistics, and supply chain readiness in a nationally significant environment.

You will lead planning, coordination and integration of capability and logistics activities, advise at senior levels, manage a small team and engage with Defence and industry partners to deliver complex outcomes for preparedness

Qualifications

• Significant experience in logistics, supply chain management, capability planning, project management or a related discipline.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and programs involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into practical solutions.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities, including influencing outcomes at senior levels.
• Experience delivering strategic outcomes within large and complex organisations.
• Strong communication skills, including the preparation of executive briefs, reports, business cases and strategic advice.
• Experience leading and developing teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• An understanding of logistics planning, inventory management, capability development, Defence supply chains or explosive ordnance systems.
• A commitment to governance, accountability, risk management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead capability and logistics planning activities supporting Defence’s explosive ordnance storage and distribution requirements.
• Coordinate strategic planning initiatives that inform logistics preparedness and network optimisation.
• Manage complex projects and programs, including governance, scheduling, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Analyse emerging capability requirements and provide evidence-based advice to support senior decision-making.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with Defence Groups, Services, capability sponsors and industry partners.
• Oversee reporting and performance monitoring across the explosive ordnance storage and distribution network.
• Contribute to technical assurance activities, planning, governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing workplace culture.

Job description

The Department of Defence seeks an experienced leader to fill the role of Explosive Ordnance Planning Capability Manager. You will guide strategic planning for explosive ordnance capability, logistics, and supply chain readiness in a nationally significant environment.

You will lead planning, coordination and integration of capability and logistics activities, advise at senior levels, manage a small team and engage with Defence and industry partners to deliver complex outcomes for preparedness