ILS Officer (Joint)

Overview

Provide ILS support for defence projects, delivering logistics, technical advice, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• stakeholder management
• logistics support
• ram analysis
• logistics governance
• ils advice
• project delivery

Tasks

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future. -Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at both strategic and operational levels. -Deliver complex logistics support to meet project deliverables and apply Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) considerations across capability development. -Support logistics activities including RAM analysis, sparing, LORA, costing, capability transition, and advising on Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC). -Ensure Logistics Governance & Assurance by following Defence policies, processes, and record-keeping standards. -Provide technical ILS advice for project planning, procedures, and Support System Constituent Capabilities during acquisition.

Requirements

• ict admin
• vmware
• aws
• office365
• ism
• nv1 clearance

What You Bring

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement. -Proven experience in ICT system administration with strong technical capability. -Exposure to aviation environments, demonstrating adaptability in complex operational contexts. -Ability to work independently with initiative and responsibility, supported by strong written (Defence standards) and oral communication skills. -Solid understanding of the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM) and compliance requirements. -Formal qualifications in information security, plus certifications in VMware Workspace ONE UEM, AWS, and Microsoft Office 365.

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Benefits

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it. -Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer. -Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service. -Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.

About Downer Professional Services

-As a separate specialist arm of the long‑established Downer Group, the firm draws on decades of experience delivering to the Defence sector. -Headquartered in Canberra with offices nationwide, it advises on and delivers strategic and technical projects for Defence, national security agencies, and government. -It spans cyber‑security, systems and workforce planning, strategic procurement, business case development, and engineering asset management. -Recent projects include runway works at RAAF bases Williamtown, Edinburgh, and Richmond, supporting the full defence-capability lifecycle. -As one of the few integrated providers in its field, it blends advisory, program, and estate delivery under one roof, preserving project continuity.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must hold and maintain a minimum negative vetting 1 (nv1) security clearance -compliance with international traffic in arms regulations (itar) may be required