At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in supporting advanced defence systems and ensure seamless integration.
- Company: Join Amentum, a global leader in engineering and technology solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance, competitive pay, and a supportive community.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values safety, integrity, and mental well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence while growing your career in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Tertiary Engineering qualification and experience in complex acquisition or sustainment.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.
This position will act as the team’s lead for the delivered in-service support system’s Supply and Training Support streams, supporting both Governance and Assurance and PSI functions for the Commonwealth enterprise. The ASU team will provide Product Support Integrator (PSI) functions, responsible for coordinating and integrating the various elements of a sustainment program, across the various stakeholders.
Duties include:
- Act as an ILS SME to support the Introduction into Service (IIS) and sustainment program activities as directed by Sustainment Management Unit Lead.
- Complete assigned tasks Sustainment Management Unit’s Implementation/Stand-up POAM and Sustainment System Dashboard to support team health/readiness and governance/reporting requirements.
- Coordinate support system integration activities across AIR6500, CAF14, CELGU, SRG and industry stakeholders.
- Facilitate governance, reporting and assurance activities for the support system.
- Lead Supply and Training support stream governance and assurance activities associated with ASU stand‑up and initial sustainment operations – in consultation with AIR6500 ILS/GFX teams and Industry providers.
- Coordinate Government Furnished Equipment (GFX) sustainment readiness activities – in consultation with AIR6500 GFX team based on SLA/MOU arrangements.
- Support planning and implementation of Support System interface to end‑user, including drafting updates to CoA Orders, Instructions and Procedures – in consultation with HQ SRG and S&CSPO teams.
- Coordinate Logistics Information Systems Administration requirements (e.g. ERP) to support sustainment program readiness in conjunction with S&CSPO, AIR6500 and support agencies.
- Provide advice on risks, issues, opportunities and mitigation strategies associated with ASU stand‑up and the new sustainment program.
- Actively participate in assigned AIR6500 program meetings and Working Groups / IPTs to support transition to service and initial sustainment.
- Facilitate Tabletop Exercise / Day in the Life (DITL) Events to support sustainment program readiness reviews.
- Provide support to organisational change management for Agile and new support system (education program).
Essential Requirements:
- Eligible to access US Export Controlled (ITAR) information
- Tertiary Engineering Qualification
- Able to attend RAAF Williamtown 5 days per week
- Worked in complex acquisition or sustainment environments
- Experience in Defence ILS/IPS practice
Desirable Requirements:
- Strong Stakeholder engagement skills
Required Security Clearance Level: NV1 minimum
Location: RAAF Williamtown - Newcastle NSW
Weekly Hours: 40
Acquisition Sustainment Unit Lead employer: Amentum
Amentum is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a collaborative work culture where innovation thrives. Located in Canberra, our team enjoys the unique advantage of working closely with Defence ICT projects, ensuring meaningful contributions to national security while benefiting from competitive remuneration and comprehensive support for professional advancement.
