AddressThe Role
Do you want to take your career to the next level? As an APS 6 Integrated Logistics Support Manager, working in Explosive Materiel Branch in the Department of Defence, you will be working with some of the most exciting and complex guided weapons and explosive ordnance products used by the Australian Defence Force.
Every day will be different as you embrace opportunities that include:
- Working as a member of a high performing integrated team;
- Exercise your leaderships skills to deliver capability to the ADF;
- Manage a fleet of explosive ordnance using integrated logistic support concepts and mythologies;
- Engage with risk management principals;
- Contribute to effective management of our considerable sustainment budget;
- Exercise sound initiative and judgment in applying appropriate practices and procedures in accordance with governance structures, policies and procedures;
- Prepare, provide input and present relevant briefs and reports to stakeholders;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are an integral aspect of this role.
You must be able to network/communicate at all levels including engaging with outside organisations to achieve objectives.
There may be some domestic business travel associated with this position.
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 during the recruitment process. Dual citizens 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
Land Explosive Ordnance Systems Program Office is an integral part of Explosive Materiel Branch that is part of the new 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 primarily located in Penrith and Canberra and our focus is to acquire, sustain and dispose of all guided and non-guided explosive ordnance to support the Australian Defence Force.
Explosive Materiel Branch comprises approximately 560 dedicated employees and is dedicated to providing our staff with a manageable 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.
Our people are capable, innovative, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration.
In Explosive Materiel Branch, 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;
- Free on-site undercover parking;
- 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; and
- Salary sacrifice opportunities.
Our Ideal Candidate
The Land Explosive Ordnance Systems Program Office is seeking an experienced Integrated Logistics Support Manager to join our growing team who:
- Can demonstrate superior analytical skills, with motivation to be innovative, and to challenge traditional ways of conducting business;
- Have an ability to work collaboratively within an integrated team to achieve results in an inclusive manner;
- Have exemplary communication skills, with an ability to confidently influence and engage with stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and seniority;
- Are passionate about ongoing self-improvement, and professional development;
- Have an ability to support complex material logistics activities, whilst maintaining integrity, and fostering a positive team culture.
If you are someone who:
- Enjoys managing challenging and complex logistics activities, and
- Is creative, pragmatic and solutions focused, then this is the role for you!
Application Closing Date: Thursday 11 July, 2024
For further information please review the job information pack, reference GWEO/05328/24 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=B9EDD854-E37D-7513-1741-DAD7831FB26F
