This is a ILS Officer role with Downer Professional Services based in Canberra, ACT, AU Downer Professional Services Role Seniority - mid level More about the ILS Officer role at Downer Professional Services Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future. Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security. We currently have an opportunity for an ILS Officer in Canberra to work on CJC16 projects. What You’ll Do This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including: Lead and coordinate material logistics activities, including allocating work, setting priorities and ensuring resources are aligned to meet project outcomes. Develop and implement logistics strategies and plans that support acquisition and sustainment objectives, ensuring alignment with Defence requirements, processes and regulatory frameworks. Provide expert guidance and oversight on complex logistics tasks, reviewing performance, advising stakeholders and ensuring Integrated Logistics Support concepts and plans are correctly applied. Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and communication, liaising with internal and external partners and preparing clear written and verbal material for senior decision‑makers. Adapt logistics activities to evolving project needs, ensuring compliance with legislation and policy while maintaining alignment with project objectives and performance expectations. What You’ll Bring Ability to lead and prioritise logistics work, allocating tasks, resources and workflows to ensure the work area consistently meets project outcomes. Strong material logistics planning capability, developing and contributing to strategies and plans that support Defence acquisition and sustainment objectives. Deep understanding of Defence logistics processes, including ILS concepts, Defence requirements, and the ability to implement compliant acquisition and sustainment procedures. High‑level communication and stakeholder engagement skills, maintaining productive relationships, providing expert guidance, and preparing clear written and verbal material for senior decision‑makers. Sound judgement and adaptability, interpreting policy and regulatory frameworks, reviewing logistics performance, and adjusting activities to remain aligned with evolving project objectives. 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. More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. Why Downer Professional Services At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests. What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future. Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice. 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. You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you. 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. If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Downer Professional Services team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Leading logistics activities Developing logistics strategies Maintaining stakeholder relationships Key Strengths Material logistics planning Stakeholder engagement Adaptability Understanding of ILS concepts ️ Compliance knowledge ✈️ Leadership A Final Note: This is a role with Downer Professional Services not with Hatch.
