Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager – Department of Defence
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769871
- Agency: Department of Defence
- Job Title: Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager
- Position Number: CASG/02005/26
- Classification: Executive Level 1
- Closing Date: Sunday 21 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Canberra ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Canberra
- Salary: $124,393 – $140,315
- Office Arrangement: On Site (Defence is committed to supporting workplace)
About Department of Defence
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 based in 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.
Duties
- 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 EL 1 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
- Manager to oversee and assure the delivery of support system outcomes for complex, integrated
- systems employed in the electromagnetic and intelligence domains by the Royal Australian Navy.
- The EL 1 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 EL 1 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.
- On behalf of the Royal Australian Navy’s senior logistics leaders, 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 SPO’s 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.
Eligibility / Notes
- Security Clearance:
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 2”.
How to Apply
Position Contact CMDR Darren Johnson, 07 4299 8006
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=B2F528CA-DC4B-DED3-12CA-ECF27726
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