The key duties of the position include The Role As an APS 6 Logistics Officer working in the GWEO Group within the Department of Defence, you will be working with some of the most exciting and complex guided weapons and explosive ordnance products used by the Australian Defence Force. Every day will be different as you embrace opportunities to: Manage complex guided weapons and explosive ordnance products, and lead high-performing integrated teams to deliver capability to the ADF; Manage fleet of explosive ordnance using integrated logistic support concepts and methodologies; Apply risk management principles in daily operations. Contribute to effective management of sustainment budget; Prepare, provide input and present briefs and reports to stakeholders. Develop logistics support concepts and plans to support GWEO manufacturing capability delivery. Manage logistics considerations and ensure adequate planning for successful project execution. As an APS 6 ILS Practitioner (Sustainment) working in the GWEO Group within the Department of Defence, you will be working with some of the most exciting and complex guided weapons and explosive ordnance products used by the Australian Defence Force. Every day will be different as you embrace opportunities to: Accountable to perform and achieve complex materiel logistics work within an integrated workforce; Provide detailed materiel logistics technical and professional advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development; Work within a team, be accountable to set work priorities and manage workflows; Engage with a wide range of Defence stakeholders to achieve work units and Defence outcomes. About our Team The Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Group is one of the key strategic groups for Defence with a focus on manufacturing, acquiring, maintaining and repairing guided weapons and their critical components. GWEO has critical importance in Australia's National Defence Strategy and we are looking for strong and capable staff to ensure we can contribute to and maintain an integrated, focused and capable Defence force. We are dedicated to providing our staff with a diverse, manageable and favourable work-life balance. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one that directly reflects the needs and scope of Defence's varied operational requirements. Our Ideal Candidate Our Ideal APS 6 Logistics Officer will possess the following skills and capabilities: Superior analytical skills with innovative mindset to challenge traditional business methods; Strong leadership abilities to mentor integrated teams collaboratively; Strong commitment to meeting legal and regulatory requirements for Explosive Ordnance; Understanding of Integrated Logistic principles and explosive ordnance sustainment, and experience with inventory management systems; Ability to interpret and apply specific legislation and regulations for EO management; Work effectively under broad direction with established priorities and methodologies; Creative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach; Exemplary written and oral communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders. Our Ideal APS 6 ILS Practitioner (Sustainment) candidate will possess the following skills and capabilities: Experience in performing a variety of activities and plans related to Integrated Logistic Support and related disciplines, that support the sustainment and acquisition aspects of materiel logistics; Experience in implementing and ensuring compliance with policy, processes and procedures that support the acquisition and sustainment of equipment in accordance with Defence requirements. Ability to generate responses to complex correspondence, briefs and reports for higher delegate consideration. Build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders at the operational and business unit level; Work effectively under broad direction with established priorities and methodologies; Creative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach; Exemplary written and oral communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.