Logistics Assurance Officer

The Role

As a member of the Sustainment Logistics Governance and Assurance section, you will lead a team and be accountable with providing guidance to Contracted Stock Item Owners, planning oversight and conducting materiel and logistics related Sustainment tasks.

You will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures.

You will be required to collaborate across the organisation and provide detailed materiel logistics technical, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work while contributing to strategic planning, program & project management and policy development.

You will provide the management and oversight of inventory disposals, inventory compliance & assurance testing, liaison with stakeholders & enterprise collaborates and may assist with procurement & compliance reporting activities.

You will have knowledge of the Military Integrated Logistics Information System (MILIS) and the Defence Electronic Supply Chain Manual.

About our Team

The Collins Submarine Program within the National Shipbuilding Sustainment Group (NSSG) is responsible for the maintenance and programmed upgrade of Australia’s Collins Class submarines. The Program works in partnership with the Royal Australian Navy and Industry to deliver the strategic submarine capability to the nation. 

You will have access to generous and attractive working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence. Working for Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities. You can access a variety of flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, occasionally working from home and working hours that are not always nine to five. Information on Defence employees’ working conditions, including an attractive remuneration package that may respond to industry variations and a generous superannuation contribution (15.4%), can be sourced from the Defence Enterprise Agreement.

If you require further information, please email ***************@defence.gov.au .

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking candidates with relevant experience and demonstrable knowledge in the materiel and logistics discipline.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have relevant experience or demonstrable knowledge in Defence inventory management processes;
• Have an understanding of relevant legislative frameworks and Defence’s mission and policy requirements and be able to interpret and provide advice on these as they apply to the job role;
• Be accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions to work through tasks and projects to meet deadlines;
• Undertake research and analysis, conduct reviews and perform procedural work to achieve results;
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders (both internal and external) and subject matter experts to resolve logistics matters;
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Have exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy;
• Be ready to adapt to the implementation of the new Defence ERP system scheduled for September 2024; and
• Demonstrate commitment to the Defence Behaviours. 

Application Closing Date: Monday 6 May, 2024

For further information please review the job information pack, reference NSSG/03314/24 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/