10th September, 2026
Job Title - DCE ILS Manager
Jod Id 1247737
- Security Clearance: NV1 Clearance
- Length of Contract: 9 months
- The role closes on 15/09/2026
- Location: Garden Island, Sydney
Overview This role supports logistics and sustainment activities within a complex ship sustainment and integration environment.
The ILS Manager works closely with internal teams, ship sustainment Primes, and external stakeholders to ensure materiel, logistics processes, and support arrangements are planned and delivered effectively.
The position suits a senior contractor who can operate with a high degree of autonomy, apply practical judgement, and contribute to outcomes in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities: Logistics Planning and Coordination - Support development and implementation of logistics and materiel support arrangements across sustainment activities.
- Coordinate Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) processes with program teams and sustainment Primes.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of outfitting and allowance items within agreed timeframes.
Supply Chain and Inventory Management - Oversee establishment and management of supply chain arrangements with sustainment Primes and integrators.
- Support warehousing, stock control and inventory processes, including excess stock return or disposal.
- Contribute to cataloguing, codification, and data quality across logistics systems.
Shipyard Support - Coordinate delivery and traceability of equipment into the sustainment environment.
- Support provisioning and logistics activities for set-to-work, trials and vessel delivery.
- Assist with planning of shipboard allowances and load-out requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement - Work with program teams, industry partners and logistics stakeholders to align processes and expectations.
- Support development of procurement and outfitting strategies.
- Provide practical advice on logistics, supply chain and support considerations.
Data and Continuous Improvement - Contribute to maintaining accurate logistics data and resolving data issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and delivery outcomes.
Ways of Working - Work collaboratively and contribute positively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Provide clear, timely and well-informed responses to stakeholders.
- Take ownership of tasks and follow through, escalating where needed.
- Build trusted working relationships across program teams, industry partners, and support organisations.
SFIA Skills Sought: The management of the lifecycle for all managed assets (hardware, software, intellectual property, licences, warranties etc) including security, inventory, compliance, usage and disposal, aiming to protect and secure the corporate assets portfolio, optimise the total cost of ownership and sustainability by minimising operating costs, improving investment decisions and capitalising on potential opportunities. Knowledge and use of international standards for asset management and close integration with security, change, and configuration management are examples of enhanced asset management development.
ASMG Level 4: Controls IT assets in one or more significant areas, ensuring that administration of the acquisition, storage, distribution, movement and disposal of assets is carried out. Produces and analyses registers and histories of authorised assets (including secure master copies of software, documentation, data, licenses and agreements for supply, warranty and maintenance), and verifies that all these assets are in a known state and location. Acts to highlight and resolve potential instances of unauthorised assets such as unlicensed copies of software.
Please contact Team@strategicexecutive.com or simply click apply to submit your application "We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations Australians, Australian Defence Force and First Responder veterans, women in STEM, and people of all abilities, including those registered with the NDIS."
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