Ongoing ILS Vacancy – DSS Level 3

This duty statement is an example of the skills and responsibilities expected at DSS Level 3 – Integrated Logistics Support. If you believe you have the requisite skills, please apply for this role and we’ll get in touch with you.

Responsibilities:

• Contract Management:
  • Support contract negotiations with Industry.
  • Review for acceptance of contract deliverables within scope of competence.
  • Preparation of tender and contract materials, including necessary supporting documentation.
• ILS:
  • Scope, plan, coordinate, and perform a wide variety of ILS related tasks.
  • Oversee and execute the project ILS Programme.
  • Apply strategic logistic support concepts to product management.
  • Develop and assess Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability artefacts.
  • Manage Assets Under Construction (AUC) and asset impairment for the program.
  • Support the development of future improvements, enhancements, and capabilities such as Pre-Gate 0 advice, input, and document preparation in consultation with key stakeholders.
  • Assist in initiating and progressing engineering change proposals.
  • Aid in the development or updates of Electrical Mechanical Engineering Instructions (EMEI) for various platforms and systems.
  • Contribute to authoring and updating Complete Equipment Schedules (CES).
  • Assist in developing new Illustrations for Repair Parts Scale (RPS) for designated platforms.
  • Help with the modification and update of Repair Parts Scale (RPS) for chosen platforms.
  • Plan and conduct technical investigations of platform and associated equipment.
  • Interrogate Australian Defence logistic and configuration management databases like Military Integrated Logistics Information System (MILIS), Configuration Management Tool – Land (CMT-L), and MC Catalogue (MCCAT).
  • Review documentation and technical information.
  • Examine Task Analysis Report outputs in accordance with SoW, including tools, resources, skills, and adequacy of task detail and processes within Standard Activities.
  • Assist the supply support manager in conducting data assurance activities related to spares, S&TE, and tools supporting SPPR and S&TPPR.
  • Review the alignment between Maintenance development and Supply Support deliverables like APL, CMC, RPL, and LSA structures in support of Configuration Management and traceability to design.
• General:
  • Lead and manage a small team of skilled ILS practitioners.
  • Liaise with internal and external project stakeholders.
  • Provide reasoned advice to Project Leadership on the ILS Programme.
  • Deliver oral and written briefings to project/program leadership.

Skills/Experiences:

• Experience in developing project planning documents.
• Proven ability in managing and leading small teams.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and management.
• Robust written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience in Logistics Support Analysis.
• Experience in Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability.
• Understanding of Lifecycle costing and Training systems.
• Awareness of Capability Lifecycle within Defence.
• Prior exposure to CASG acquisition projects/product management or familiarity with ASDEFCON templates.
• Knowledge of Support System resources and requirements.
• Working knowledge of Technical Publication Standards.
• Experience with Configuration and Change Management principles and tools relative to logistic support.
• Accountability for meeting allocated technical objectives.
• Direct experience in an ILS role within CASG (Project or SPO).
• Deep understanding of relevant Defence Logistics/ILS policy.
• Experience drafting Defence documents (e.g. logistics plan).
• CASG transition into service knowledge or experience.
• Proven track record in developing ILS products.
• Familiarity with Asset Management Standards, S series, and DEF(AUST) 5692 LSA records and data.
• Ability to interpret and produce consistent output using existing Support System development plans.

Example Qualifications & Courses:

• Formal qualifications in an ILS domain.
• Degree in a relevant field, such as Logistics Management, Sustainment, or Capability Management.