El 1 - Ils Manager - Principal Support Manager

• $115,899 - $130,733 (plus Super)
• Russell - ACT

The Role

• Are you an experienced ILS Manager?
• Are you interested in working on advanced Maritime Electronic Warfare technology?
• Would you like to join a dynamic team in a great workplace and work in an interesting role?

Electromagnetic Warfare and Intelligence Systems Program Office (EWIS-Maritime SPO) is seeking a highly professional, motivated and experienced EL1 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to assist with Support System Governance and Assurance activities in support of the Royal Australian Navy.

The EL1 ILS Manager is a leadership role and is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex to very complex materiel logistics work within an integrated workforce. As the EL1 ILS Principal Support Manager, you will have an in-depth knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements. You will exercise sound decision-making and judgement to provide expert policy advice, have in-depth knowledge of the Materiel Logistics function and be responsible for the development, implementation, compliance and review of policies and procedures relevant to the ILS function. This role includes being accountable to plan, lead and manage a range of human and physical resources and exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to align with strategic business objectives.

About our Team
EWIS-Maritime SPO currently manages a number of electronic warfare systems fitted to both the surface and sub-surface fleet, such as the Nulka Decoy product and various Sensors and Electronic Attack products in both acquisition and sustainment phases. 

The SPO delivers these capabilities to both the Australian Defence Force and United States Navy.
EWIS-Maritime SPO is widely dispersed across Australia with this position can be based in Edinburgh SA or Russell, ACT. The successful applicant will participate in an integrated team, including APS, military and contractor staff, to ensure the supported Electronic Warfare capabilities are delivered to the ADF and supported in accordance with operational and compliance requirements, budget, and service agreements.

EWIS-Maritime SPO has a demonstrated high performing culture and significantly, above average employee satisfaction ratings based on recent Culture and Behaviours surveys. The successful candidate can expect to be challenged in their role and supported by an inclusive and considerate team and leadership group.

Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate has ILS Management skills which they are interested in applying.

The successful applicant will have:

• Extensive demonstrated skills and experience in ILS Management with a focus on Supportability and Logistics Governance/Assurance activities (not just Inventory Management);

• Extensive experience reviewing and applying Defence Logistics policy, regulatory frameworks and organisation objectives;

• Understanding or awareness of the Logistics Support Analysis discipline (as detailed in DEF(AUST) 5691), in particular how LSA activities contribute to supportability;

• Demonstrated knowledge of Navy maintenance, engineering and configuration management practices;

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to negotiate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Experience in leading a team, managing allocated resources, setting work area priorities, managing workflows and evaluating business outcomes.

• Highly developed organisation skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines.

• The capacity to think strategically and develop plans and processes to enhance the achievement of business outcomes.

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