ILS Manager - Sustainment

The Role

Within the Materiel Logistics function, the EL 1 ILS Manager – Sustainment is accountable under broad direction for leading and assuring complex to very complex logistics outcomes within an integrated APS, ADF and industry workforce.

The role is responsible for the design, establishment and governance of the supply system supporting acquisition, introduction into service and sustainment of the AH64E Apache capability; a program valued in excess of $5B and subject to significant scrutiny and assurance requirements.

Key responsibilities include leadership and management of the Apache SPO logistics workforce; governance of FMS and DCS materiel receipt, codification and in lay; oversight of contractor managed warehousing and OEM Performance Based Logistics arrangements; and assurance of compliance with Defence logistics policy and manuals. 

The role engages closely with the Project Manager, Product Manager, Army units and industry partners to manage sustainment risk and ensure fleet readiness.

This role has been identified as requiring access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controlled technologies. The ITAR is United States (US) law that controls the manufacture, sale, use and access of defence and military end-use articles on the United States Munitions List. It is the policy of the US to deny exports of ITAR controlled technologies to proscribed countries. This may also apply to access by persons who hold or have held a citizenship, or current permanent residency, of said countries. Defence utilises workforce mechanisms to mitigate these restrictions, which will require applicants provide details of all current citizenships and permanent residencies, as well as previously held citizenships. Defence collects citizenship details to confirm an applicant’s eligibility for the role and to maintain compliance with international obligations.

About our Team

The Attack Helicopter Systems Program Office (AHSPO) is delivering LAND 4503 Apache Attack Helicopter – the $4B acquisition of 29 AH-64E Apache helicopters via Foreign Military Sale to replace the Tiger ARH. As the Apache Helicopter project is an emerging capability, the team, which comprises of ADF, APS and Contractor staff, is rapidly growing. 

Whilst this role is based in Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, our growing Apache team is split between Canberra, Brisbane, and Townsville. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-value, advanced Defence capabilities, whilst being rewarded with a professional, inclusive and supportive team. 

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is an experienced ILS Manager, preferably with experience delivering integrated logistics outcomes in complex, regulated environment. Experience in aviation acquisition, aviation sustainment and/or Foreign Military Sales programs is highly regarded.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Provide confident leadership and people management, building a high performing integrated APS, ADF and industry logistics team.
• Apply sound judgement and assurance to the design, governance and continuous improvement of logistics and supply systems across acquisition, introduction into service and sustainment.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of logistics policy, compliance and sustainment governance, and the ability to operate effectively under scrutiny.
• Engage credibly with senior stakeholders, including Army, CASG, industry and OEM partners, to manage risk and deliver sustainment readiness for the AH64E Apache capability.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Baseline Vetting” level.

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