INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT (ILS) PRACTITIONER
INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT (ILS) PRACTITIONER
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Location: Cairns, Queensland - Flexible working arrangements will be considered.
Contract Duration: August 2025 – August 2026
Clearance Requirement: Baseline Security Clearance
Skill Level: DSS Level 3
Are you an experienced ILS professional ready to make a real impact in Defence logistics? A key Defence program based in Cairns is seeking a skilled Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Practitioner to support the acquisition and introduction into service of Army and Land Minors projects.
What You'll Be Doing:
As the ILS Practitioner, you'll be part of a small, agile team, reporting to the Project Manager. You'll manage moderately complex ILS tasks with limited supervision, applying your initiative and judgement to deliver critical logistics support.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing all aspects of ILS deliverables including NATO codification and cataloguing of items of supply.
* Identifying supplier and repair pipelines and supporting commercial teams in establishing through-life support contracts.
* Developing and updating technical documentation such as equipment and repair parts schedules.
* Conducting transactions in authorised logistics inventory management systems (LIMS) to support product introduction and sustainment.
* Preparing entitlement documentation for Army Headquarters direction of issue.
* Liaising with internal and external stakeholders across Defence and industry.
* Participating in stakeholder meetings and acceptance testing and reviewing ILS-related outcomes.
* Contributing to reports and artefacts related to ILS management.
What You'll Bring:
* Certificate IV in Materiel Logistics or equivalent relevant experience.
* Demonstrated experience in ILS across acquisition and sustainment phases.
* Proven capability in introducing new systems into service and managing Fundamental Inputs to Capability.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience with Army Marine watercraft (desirable).
* Familiarity with Defence systems and tools such as SAP/S4HANA, FEDLOG, MEMS, MCCAT, Objective, MILIS, CMT-L, and Microsoft Office Suite (desirable).
Why This Role?
This is more than just a contract – it's a chance to be part of a mission that supports Australia's Defence capability. You'll work in a collaborative environment at HMAS Cairns, contributing to meaningful projects with national significance.
Ready to take the next step in your Defence logistics career?
Apply now – Email your updated resume to careers@capda.com.au
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development
* Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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