

About The Role
Nova Systems is a leading engineering services and technology solutions company, partnering with our clients to keep our nations and people safe and secure. At Nova, we work collaboratively to achieve our vision and our strategic objectives, whilst staying true to our values of Trust, Professionalism, Community and Passion. We collectively contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace, valuing diversity in all its forms.
As an ILS Manager you will be supporting key EW projects within EWIS delivering and sustaining critical Defence capability in support of Australia’s war fighters in executing Defence’s mission to defend Australia and its national interests.
You will bring your ILS expertise and experience to coordinate the various elements required to ensure project success, progressing projects through the various stages of capability lifecycle from strategy and inception through to in-service support and disposal. In doing so you will play an essential role in providing the Australian Defence Force with cutting edge technology and tools to deliver its mission.
Key Responsibilities
Work alongside Commonwealth project team members, supporting the progress of projects through the One Defence Capability System, including development of key documents supporting project clearance through Defence capability gate reviews.
Liaise with Defence and non-Defence stakeholders.
Contribute to or develop ILS artefacts supporting project progress.
Perform Contract Deliverable Requirements List (CDRL) item reviews.
Provide advice and expertise on ILS policies and legislation for Defence stakeholders.
Analyse complex logistics issues and identify recommendations.
Essential Requirements
An industry recognised ILS qualification or certification.
Experience in Defence acquisition ILS policy, processes and procedures to support the acquisition and sustainment of equipment in accordance with Defence requirements.
Ability to build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders within CASG, ADF and in-service support contractors.
Evaluate contractor material logistics activities to ensure alignment with project objectives.
Experience in achieving Fundamental Input to Capability (FIC) assurance statements in support of projects achieving IOC/FOC.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated clear communications both written and verbally especially in relation to ILS subject matter, specifically creating or updating the project’s ILSI and ILSP. Also provide input into creating plans from an ILS perspective.
Experience in leading teams within a complex stakeholder environment.
Outgoing and be able to self-identify risks, issues and opportunities, and act upon those with minimal guidance.
Ability to gain an NV2 security clearance and be currently at the NV1 level as a minimum at the time of application.
Desirable requirements:
Experience in working above-the-line on Defence ASDEFCON acquisition and support contracts.
Contract management experience in providing input to the development of DSDs, DIDS and long-term sustainment contracts.
Trained in logistics aspects of the Defence ERP system.
Based in Canberra.
Life at Nova – it all adds up!
With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.
Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.
Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:
You can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/life-at-nova-systems
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Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Paul Sloan in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 8252 7100.
Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.
Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.
Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation - Nova Systems RAP
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances
About Nova:
Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company with strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Singapore. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve.
At Nova Systems, we provide highly specialised advice and solutions at scale, we are agile and ready to predict, react and respond. We refer to it as being “Optimised for Performance”. Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.
But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate.
At Nova Systems we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective. We are the smarts behind the solution.