AddressThe key duties of the position include
The Role
It's an exciting time to join the Aerospace Explosive Ordnance SPO (AEOSPO) and work on Australia's most complex Defence capabilities. AEOSPO, within Guided Weapons Explosive Ordnance Delivery Division (GWEO-DD), are seeking a professional, motivated and experienced APS5 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Officer to perform a broad range of logistics activities in a dynamic and exciting environment where we are introducing the latest technology to various projects and products.
The successful candidates will be expected to aid in the delivery of AEOSPO projects on behalf of Defence. You will be required to;
- Coordinate the provision of advice and guidance to others on complex materiel logistics activities and tasks.
- Review and advise on materiel logistics performance within an acquisition project or activity.
- Understand and apply organisational processes and procedures in the development of Integrated Logistics Support Instructions and materiel support plans.
- Liaise and maintain productive relationships with internal and external materiel logistics stakeholders.
Aerospace Explosive Ordnance System Program Office is an integral part of Explosive Materiel Branch within the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Delivery Division, which is part of the new Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Group. Our team is made up of various disciplines, including engineering, maintenance and repair, project management, commercial, logistics, and corporate enabling services.
We are located in Canberra (Brindabella Park), Penrith (Defence Establishment Orchard Hills) and Ipswich (RAAF Amberley) and our focus is to acquire and sustain guided weapons and munitions for the Australian Defence Force. We are dedicated to providing our staff with a manageable and 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.
Our people are capable, innovative, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture, that emphases respect and collaboration. In Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Delivery Division, 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; and
- Salary sacrifice opportunities.
Our Ideal Candidate
As an Integrated Logistics Support Officer, you will exercise both initiative and judgment in applying the appropriate practices and procedures as required. Your communication and organisational skills in managing stakeholder engagement will be highly desirable for ensuring your stakeholders are intelligently informed in relation to complex issues. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team, who are excited to work in a high tempo environment.
Our ideal candidate will be someone who:
- Has the ability to work under limited direction, individually and managing a small team Capacity to think strategically, and identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects.
- Can demonstrate superior analytical skills, with motivation to be innovative, and to challenge traditional ways of conducting business.
- Has the ability to allocate work, resources and tasks and set work area priorities to meet work area outcomes.
- Can draft documents in response to correspondence, briefs and reports on logistics management.
- Enjoys supporting challenging and highly complex logistics activities,
- Is creative, pragmatic and solutions focussed, and
- Is not afraid to challenge the traditional ways of doing business
