ILS Practitioner

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution. Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community? We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and for more information. Role Title Expression of Interest for ILS Practitioners Role Description The ILS Practitioner operates within a collaborative framework involving government agencies, program management offices, industry partners, and international stakeholders to provide integrated logistics support to a complex internationally-focused program. The role will involve: Reviewing and moderating contractor-developed ILS documentation, including acquisition and support deliverables. Assessing and providing input on Life Cycle Cost Plans and associated reports. Developing ILS strategies, plans, and procedures aligned with program objectives. Acting as a liaison between internal stakeholders, international partners, and contractor engineering/ILS teams. Providing advice on technical compliance, regulatory frameworks, and safety standards. Preparing and maintaining a comprehensive Logistics Plan to ensure coordinated logistics activities across all stakeholders. Supporting the achievement of Initial and Final Operational Capability milestones. Offering ILS guidance to related programs and sustainment offices to ensure alignment and integration. Conducting ongoing quality and configuration assurance of ILS and supportability artefacts. Reviewing and advising on contractual statements of work and related documentation. This role operates within a dynamic, high-tempo project environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in complex, fast-paced settings, preferably within Defence or similarly regulated sectors, and a willingness to adapt and contribute flexibly as required. Essential Requirements Current NV1, or eligible for NV1 security clearance Eligible to access US Export Controlled (ITAR) information At least 2-4 years’ experience relevant to the job/role description above. ILS Project Management experience. The ILS Practitioner must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive relations while displaying, upholding and promoting the core values of Defence when engaging with stakeholders in the private and public sector. The ILS Practitioner must be well organised and able to coordinate limited resources to ensure the achievement of schedules and deliverables with the flexibility to review and moderate issues, develop and provide input to mitigation strategies and respond appropriately to adhoc and short notice tasks Desirable Requirements ADF (airforce) or APS Defence Background. High level of communication skills. High level of organisational skills. Knowledge of Estate and Infrastructure processes. Knowledge of the Australian Standard for Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) processes and suite of documents. Required Security Clearance Level NV1 Location Newcastle Weekly Hours 20 Equal Opportunity Statement Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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