At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Integrated Logistics Support for Defence projects and manage documentation.
- Company: Join the Department of Defence in a vital role.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and hands-on experience in a secure environment.
- Other info: Onsite role in Canberra with potential for contract extension.
- Why this job: Make a difference in national security while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Must have NV1 security clearance and relevant logistics experience.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Must have an active Negative Vetting Level 1 (or higher) security clearance.
Location: Canberra (Onsite).
Initial Contract Duration: 8 months; 31 October 2026 – 30 June 2027.
Extension Term: Possible extension; duration not specified.
Experience Level: L3 — 3.1 Integrated Logistics Support Management
Security Clearance: Must have an active Negative Vetting Level 1 (or higher) security clearance.
Location of Work: Campbell Park Offices, Canberra, ACT
Working Arrangements: No remote opportunities available. Candidate requirements specify ability to work on site for a minimum of 3 days a week.
The ILS Manager is a shared resource, requiring the candidate to provide ILS subject matter expertise to JNT09141 Acquisition Projects and JNT09141 COMSEC Modernisation submissions to Government. The suitable candidate will be responsible for the development of ILS documentation for Government submission along with the identification and management of ILS activities and artefacts for COMSEC Modernisation sub-systems capabilities. The ILS Manager will support JNT09141 projects in the acquisition and roll out phases with ILS documentation, artefacts and all ILS activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate ILS Working Groups (ILSWG) on a monthly basis (or as required).
- Prepare, record, and distribute meeting minutes and track actions.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of ILS activities.
- Develop, review, and update ILS documentation for JNT09141 Acquisition projects and JNT09141 Government submissions including Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSP), Integrated Logistics Support Instructions (ILSI), COMSEC Engineering Management Instructions (CEMI), Product Support Analysis (PSA) and Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) documentation; ensuring all ILS documentation meets project, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements.
- Review ILS documentation developed by internal teams and external contractors (e.g. SATELITE COMUNICATIONS SPO).
- Coordinate ILS document endorsement processes and ensure stakeholder and Capability Operator acceptance prior to transition.
- Support transition of ILS deliverables into operational environments (e.g. IASPO or equivalent sustainment authority) contributing to development of Transition Plans and sustainment strategies.
- Identify, review, and implement training requirements aligned to system capability.
- Develop Training Plans and support delivery of training outcomes.
- Address capability gaps identified during project phases.
- Update acquisition ILS artefacts following system changes, testing outcomes, or capability enhancements; ensuring alignment with Configuration and Engineering changes post-development.
- Contribute to Project Management Plans (PMP) Risk workshops and Engineering management Plans (EMP).
- Provide regular status updates on ILS activities, risks, and issues.
Selection Criteria
Essential criteria:
- Experience in drafting Government submission documentation.
- Materiel Codification Catalogue Course (MCCAT).
- Introduction to Codification.
- Asset Under Construction (AUC) experience with Asset Capitalisation Tool (ACT) or Asset Rollout Tool (ART).
- Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience.
- Configuration Management Tool experience.
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) SAP S/4 HANA experience.
The KEY Team will also consider applicants with transferable skills from other industries where applicants are eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance.
Have an Australian Government security clearance of at least NV1.
Ability to work on site for a minimum of 3 days a week.
Qualifications / experience as per above.
ILS Manager – Canberra employer: Pinaka Technology Solutions
At Pinaka, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in the Defence sector, offering a supportive work culture that values transparency and clear communication. Our Canberra location provides unique opportunities for professional growth within a multidisciplinary team, allowing you to contribute to critical projects while enjoying a fair and disclosed remuneration structure. Join us to be part of a mission-driven environment where your expertise in systems engineering will make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
Pinaka Technology Solutions Recruitment Team
