Job Title: ILS Consultant
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their most challenging problems.
Launch Your Career in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
Are you ready to turn your interest in logistics, sustainment, or Defence capability into a meaningful career? We're looking for motivated early-career professionals to join our team and grow into the world of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS).
This role is ideal for someone who has started their professional journey and is looking to build hands-on experience while being supported by a team of experienced ILS specialists.
Your day to day role will entail:
- Contributing to the planning and coordination of logistics support activities across the lifecycle of Defence systems.
- Supporting the review of contractor deliverables and technical documentation.
- Helping develop ILS materials such as sustainment plans, support instructions, and asset management strategies.
- Assisting in procurement activities, including preparing scopes of work and participating in evaluation processes.
- Learning how ILS integrates with engineering, maintenance, and other technical disciplines.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a background in logistics, engineering, project support or a related discipline.
- Is keen to develop their knowledge of ILS, logistics support analysis (LSA), and sustainment planning.
- Enjoys solving problems, working in teams, and contributing to structured, long-term outcomes.
- Communicates clearly and brings a proactive, can-do mindset to new challenges.
- Is curious about how complex systems are supported through their entire lifecycle.
This is an exciting and interesting role that will contribute to and support sovereign capability. This program which supports strategic defence priorities is based in Canberra and is ongoing until June 2026 with potential for extension.
If you're ready to learn, grow and contribute to real-world Defence projects, we’d love to hear from you.
We also have other ILS opportunities in Canberra at various levels, reach out if you're interested in exploring what might suit you best.
Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Ruth Harrison via email; rlharrison@qinetiq.com.au
Candidates will need to be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
Looking for an Employer with Benefits?
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.
Some of our benefits include:
- Individual Professional development allowance
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Flexible work
- Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
- Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Annual incentive scheme
- Complimentary salary continuance insurance
- Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
- Relaxed dress code
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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.
QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.