Defence Logistics Consultant

We help the Australian Defence Force with what they need to help protect the nation, and we want you to be a part of that!

IMPORTANT: Please note that we are only interested in those persons with a current or reinstatable AGSVA security clearance.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking skilled and experienced Defence logistics staff (ILS Manager, Fleet Manager, Inventory Manager etc.) to lead and provide comprehensive logistics support.

If you have experience in the Defence or government supply chain area, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the creation and management of essential ILS documentation such as ILSC, ILSP, ILSI, ILS and support contract SOW and DIDs and DSDs.
• Offer expert guidance on the evaluation of contractual outputs (including, but not limited to: RPIL, RPL, MRSL).
• Contribute to the strategic planning of the ILS/Support program, including devising strategies, outlining concepts, and workforce planning.
• Deliver expert insights for the analysis, definition, and organisation of project implementation.
• Support inventory management using MILIS.
• Provide expert advice on material sustainability to senior management and during technical evaluations.
• Engage with both internal and external parties, including project managers, engineers, and clients, to ensure seamless execution of ILS tasks.
• Execute additional project support duties as requested by the project director.

What We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess extensive ILS experience with a minimum of 7+ years' experience within Defence or Defence industry.
• Have a deep understanding of Defence logistics systems, tools and methodologies (MILIS, Predict, etc.).
• Proven ability in developing and managing ILS documentation and deliverables.
• Show proven experience with the current Capability Life Cycle (desirable).
• Demonstrated knowledge of ASDEFCON suite of templates (desirable).
• Exhibit outstanding skills in stakeholder engagement and communication.

Life at Horsell?

• Join a company where people are the priority, backed by an inclusive and supportive culture.
• A strong focus on professional development with a $5,000 professional development allowance.
• Additional leave entitlements, like an extra day-off for your birthday.
• Paid Defence Reserves leave (as applicable).
• Biannual all-staff social events (one is for families) plus monthly catered Horsell Hangouts and social catch ups.
• Sonder Digital Health and Wellbeing (www.sonder.io) for you and your family.
• And much more, just ask!

About Us

Founded in 2007, Horsell is a 100% Australian, family and veteran owned professional services business which assists buyers and sellers to make better procurement decisions primarily for the Defence sector. We offer Academy training in key specialities, Consulting services to enlighten teams and Technology applications for both specific and everyday business use. We consult to both sides of the market – the buyer and the seller, but never on the same project. We value transparency, knowledge sharing, and making complex simple.