ILS Lead – JP9101 (6187)

Business Review Group is seeking an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Lead to support the Strategic High Frequency Communications (SHFC) Program (JP9101).

The SHFC Program delivers and sustains Defence's High Frequency Communications System (DHFCS), supporting critical communications capability through both sustainment and enhancement activities.

This leadership role is responsible for managing the SHFC ILS function, leading a team of logistics professionals, and ensuring all Integrated Logistics Support activities are delivered in accordance with Defence and CASG requirements.

• Lead, manage and mentor the SHFC Integrated Logistics Support team.
• Oversee delivery of all ILS activities across sustainment and acquisition projects.
• Develop, manage and maintain the Integrated Logistics Support Plan (ILSP).
• Review, endorse and provide feedback on ILS plans and contractor deliverables.
• Coordinate and consolidate ILS team reviews for contract deliverables.
• Manage export control requirements for the SHFC Program.
• Represent the ILS function at project meetings and management forums.
• Prepare reports and documentation supporting project governance and decision making.
• Manage team resourcing, travel, leave planning and workload allocation.
• Support strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel to Defence High Frequency Communications sites as required.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) within Defence.
• Leadership experience managing logistics or ILS teams.
• Strong knowledge of Defence sustainment and procurement environments.
• Experience developing and managing Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSPs).
• Experience reviewing contractor deliverables and providing technical feedback.
• Working knowledge of the ASDEFCON suite.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor staff and lead change within a complex Defence environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in Logistics Management or a related discipline (highly desirable).

• Leadership opportunity within a critical Defence communications capability.
• Work across both acquisition and sustainment programs.
• Join a highly experienced Defence project team.
• Long-term opportunity supporting one of Defence's strategic communications capabilities.

• ACT-based candidates only.
• Remote work is not available.
• Candidates must complete the Team Downer MSP Citizenship Declaration Form as part of the submission process.
• Defence experience and strong ILS leadership capability are essential.