ILS Officer – Department of Defence
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770979
- Agency: Department of Defence
- Job Title: ILS Officer
- Position Number: NSSG/04002/26
- Classification: APS Level 5
- Closing Date: Thursday 30 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Canberra ACT, Garden Island WA
- Future Merit Locations: Canberra, Garden Island
- Salary: $89,841 – $96,829
- Office Arrangement: On Site (Defence is committed to supporting workplace)
About Department of Defence
The Collins Submarine Program within the Naval 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, occasionally working
from home and working hours that aren’t 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%), which can be sourced from the
Defence Enterprise Agreement. If you require further information, please email
[email protected].
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 and demonstrable knowledge in Integrated Logistics;
Be accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex materiel and logistics
work within an integrated workforce;
Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies,
procedures, and organisational requirements in the delivery of business outcomes;
Be accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to
their area of responsibility to work through tasks and projects to meet deadlines;
Able to interpret and provide advice within their function area based on legislation, policy and
procedures;
Undertake research and analysis, conduct reviews and perform procedural work to achieve
results;
Work collaboratively with stakeholders (both internal and external to defence) 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; and
Demonstrate commitment to the Defence Behaviours.
Duties
- The Role
- The Collins Submarine Program (CSMP) plays a critical role in maintaining one of Australia’s most
- important strategic capabilities. Our vision is to ensure Australia retains an enduring, effective and
- highly capable Collins Class Submarine (CCSM) fleet.
- We are seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to join our Integrated Logistic Support
- (ILS) Team. In this role, you will contribute to the sustainment of the Collins Class fleet by
- providing guidance, planning and conduct materiel and logistics related assurance tasks. Working
- closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, you will help ensure submarine sustainment
- requirements are effectively managed throughout the capability lifecycle.
- Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and validating Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) products to support Collins
- Class configuration changes;
- Assisting with the management and maintenance of the Navy Allowances through updates,
- amendments and verification activities.
Eligibility / Notes
- Security Clearance:
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
How to Apply
Position Contact NSSG Submarines Workforce, Contact Number Withheld
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=2657E5ED-57A0-DA95-0EDE-ED1E008E7
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