Job Description
Full job description
$+1,702 - $104,753 + up to 15.4% superannuation
Brindabella Park - ACT, Penrith - NSW
The Role
As an APS 6 Integrated Logistics Officer, you will be part of an integrated team of Logistics Specialists to deliver complex logistics systems and inventory management work within an integrated workforce. You will provide reliable professional advice and outcomes, utilising outstanding stakeholder management skills and expertise to ensure the fundamental logistic information and policy is developed to meet capability requirements. These capability requirements require operating across a broad range of ILS disciplines, including but not limited to Sustainment, Acquisition, Procurement, Maintenance, Reliability and Maintainability, Configuration Management, Reporting and Supply Support for capabilities. We are seeking applications to fill vacancies located at Brindabella Park, Canberra and Penrith Sydney.
Every day will be different as you embrace opportunities to:
Provide integrated logistic support for a range of guided weapons and munitions.
Exercise sound initiative and judgment in applying appropriate practices and procedures.
Prepare or provide input to relevant briefs and reports.
Secure your next role with us at Defence as an APS employee with generous employment benefits including professional learning opportunities.
Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders to understand their expectations and concerns to meet business objectives.
Note: This position will be required to access US export controlled materiel and therefore applicants will be requested to disclose any dual citizenship with another country as well as country of birth during the recruitment process. Candidates may be subject to further assessment and appointment to this position will be conditional upon approval to access US controlled export material in accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
About our Team
MEOSPO is an integral part of Explosive Materiel Branch (EMB) which is part of Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance Systems Division. Our team is made up of various disciplines (including engineering, project management, commercial, logistics, and corporate enabling services). We are located in Canberra, Penrith, Brisbane, Melbourne and HMAS Stirling. Our focus is to acquire and sustain guided weapons and munitions for the Australian Defence Force. Explosive Materiel Branch is dedicated to providing our staff with a diverse, manageable, favourable work-life balance, and we support flexible working arrangements. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one which directly reflects the needs and scope of Defence’s varied operational requirements.
EMB comprises approximately 560 dedicated employees performing requirements setting; contracting; procurement; international logistics; domestic manufacturing; item management and maintenance, and co-ordination of disposal activities. EMB partners with domestic and international industry to deliver materiel capability to Defence, managing a multi-billion dollar portfolio of complex, high-profile acquisitions and sustainment activities to support the ADF. Our people are capable, innovative, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration. In EMB, you will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would not get with any other organisation.
Other benefits include:
15.4% superannuation.
Access to personalised professional development pathways, including opportunities for Defence-funded post-graduate study.
Additional leave days between Christmas and New Year.
Focus on work/life balance.
Salary sacrifice opportunities.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our Ideal candidate will possess the following skills and capabilities:
Our ideal candidate would have a strong commitment to working with a team and a broad range of stakeholders to meet our legal and other regulatory requirements in the acquisition and sustainment of Explosive Ordnance (EO).
The right person for this role will be an individual who can work under broad direction and in accordance with established priorities, principles, methodologies and work practices.
You need to collaborate effectively in a logistics team, as well as optimising internal and external stakeholder relationships, in order to develop and maintain a detailed and logical plan to support the delivery of the required capability portfolio.
You may also have staff management responsibilities.
The candidate would have an understanding of Integrated Logistic principles and be able to quickly understand the acquisition and sustainment of EO and utilise inventory management systems.
The candidate would be an innovator and be prepared to look at ways in which we can do our work more efficiently.
The candidate should be able to interpret specific legislation and regulations and be able to apply that knowledge to the ongoing management of EO.
$+1,702 - $104,753 + up to 15.4% superannuation
Brindabella Park - ACT, Penrith - NSW
The Role
As an APS 6 Integrated Logistics Officer, you will be part of an integrated team of Logistics Specialists to deliver complex logistics systems and inventory management work within an integrated workforce. You will provide reliable professional advice and outcomes, utilising outstanding stakeholder management skills and expertise to ensure the fundamental logistic information and policy is developed to meet capability requirements. These capability requirements require operating across a broad range of ILS disciplines, including but not limited to Sustainment, Acquisition, Procurement, Maintenance, Reliability and Maintainability, Configuration Management, Reporting and Supply Support for capabilities. We are seeking applications to fill vacancies located at Brindabella Park, Canberra and Penrith Sydney.
Every day will be different as you embrace opportunities to:
Provide integrated logistic support for a range of guided weapons and munitions.
Exercise sound initiative and judgment in applying appropriate practices and procedures.
Prepare or provide input to relevant briefs and reports.
Secure your next role with us at Defence as an APS employee with generous employment benefits including professional learning opportunities.
Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders to understand their expectations and concerns to meet business objectives.
Note: This position will be required to access US export controlled materiel and therefore applicants will be requested to disclose any dual citizenship with another country as well as country of birth during the recruitment process. Candidates may be subject to further assessment and appointment to this position will be conditional upon approval to access US controlled export material in accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
About our Team
MEOSPO is an integral part of Explosive Materiel Branch (EMB) which is part of Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance Systems Division. Our team is made up of various disciplines (including engineering, project management, commercial, logistics, and corporate enabling services). We are located in Canberra, Penrith, Brisbane, Melbourne and HMAS Stirling. Our focus is to acquire and sustain guided weapons and munitions for the Australian Defence Force. Explosive Materiel Branch is dedicated to providing our staff with a diverse, manageable, favourable work-life balance, and we support flexible working arrangements. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one which directly reflects the needs and scope of Defence’s varied operational requirements.
EMB comprises approximately 560 dedicated employees performing requirements setting; contracting; procurement; international logistics; domestic manufacturing; item management and maintenance, and co-ordination of disposal activities. EMB partners with domestic and international industry to deliver materiel capability to Defence, managing a multi-billion dollar portfolio of complex, high-profile acquisitions and sustainment activities to support the ADF. Our people are capable, innovative, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration. In EMB, you will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would not get with any other organisation.
Other benefits include:
15.4% superannuation.
Access to personalised professional development pathways, including opportunities for Defence-funded post-graduate study.
Additional leave days between Christmas and New Year.
Focus on work/life balance.
Salary sacrifice opportunities.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our Ideal candidate will possess the following skills and capabilities:
Our ideal candidate would have a strong commitment to working with a team and a broad range of stakeholders to meet our legal and other regulatory requirements in the acquisition and sustainment of Explosive Ordnance (EO).
The right person for this role will be an individual who can work under broad direction and in accordance with established priorities, principles, methodologies and work practices.
You need to collaborate effectively in a logistics team, as well as optimising internal and external stakeholder relationships, in order to develop and maintain a detailed and logical plan to support the delivery of the required capability portfolio.
You may also have staff management responsibilities.
The candidate would have an understanding of Integrated Logistic principles and be able to quickly understand the acquisition and sustainment of EO and utilise inventory management systems.
The candidate would be an innovator and be prepared to look at ways in which we can do our work more efficiently.
The candidate should be able to interpret specific legislation and regulations and be able to apply that knowledge to the ongoing management of EO.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The APS 6 | ILS Practitioner Acquisition Sustainment position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
