Integrated Product Support (IPS) - MSCSPO

The Role

Maritime Strategic Communications System Project Office (MSCSPO) within the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) is seeking a motivated professional to fill the role of APS 6 Integrated Product Support Officer to support the acquisition and introduction of new capability and manage the ongoing sustainment of in-service equipment

The APS 6 Integrated Product Support Officer will join a small, multidisciplinary team, providing critical logistics planning, management, governance and assurance for state-of-the-art ADF capability. 

Working under broad direction, responsibilities may include: 

• Reviewing, developing and supporting strategies and plans for logistics management, and implementing plans.
• Developing and advising internal and external stakeholder the procedures and processes for logistics management.
• Responding to stakeholder needs and expectations, and engaging with subject matter experts to resolve complex issues.
• Partnering with contracted suppliers to manage priorities and provide comprehensive integrated logistics support to Defence capability.
• Facilitating briefs and reports on project or product achievements against expected performance.
• Building and sustaining effective relationships with stakeholders and team members, participating in team work and supporting team development.

About our Team

Comprised of three major elements, the Maritime and Strategic Communications Systems Program Office (MSCSPO) executive functions are:

Maritime Communications Modernisation, including acquisition projects SEA1442 Phase 4 andSEA1442 Phase 5, and the sustainment of associated capabilities such as the Maritime Tactical Wide Area Network (MTWAN, ex SEA1442 Phase 3),

Naval and Shore Communications Sustainment Management Office, located in Sydney; and

Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt, in Exmouth, WA, which operates and sustains the Very Low Frequency Submarine Broadcast capability.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have excellent stakeholder management skills, a project management mindset and a good understanding of the maritime sustainment environment. You will be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and capable of exercising autonomy, insight initiative in your approach to work.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Manage complex IPS Program activities, across all IPS elements, to agreed priorities and outcomes.
• The ability to manage and prioritise competing priorities whilst maintaining attention to detail and project timeframes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills enabling you to liaise with stakeholders and convey information clearly.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
• A proactive approach to risk management, identifying practical solutions.
• Accuracy and quality across deliverables, documentation and reporting.
• Manage and ensure compliance for IPS Data and information in agreed systems for review and analysis.
• Identify, understand and apply IPS processes and procedures that support informed decisions using data and information derived through analysis.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers