Inventory Support Officer

Significant Defence projects
- Join a collaborative and innovative team
- Career growth opportunity

**About the role**

The Inventory Support Officer (ISO) undertakes Requirement Determination and procurement activities in support of ANZAC Class unique inventory. Reporting directly to either the Stock Item Owner Coordinator, the ISO role includes assisting with the management, procurement and repair of assigned inventory items ensuring relevant purchasing, procurement and Asset Management policies are adhered to

About you

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Assist with the management of ANZAC Class unique systems to purchase inventory items;
- Determine buy and repair requirements that are accurate and prioritised using all inputs within allocated budget to meet agreed service levels under routine direction;
- Conduct Requirements Determination, as required, and carry out purchases of items commercially and via FMS ensuring compliance with all the relevant purchasing policies and processes;
- Ensure all demand inputs and triggers are appropriately considered and weighted in the demand management process; and
- Support the development of annual Repair of Repairables, Procurement of New Repairables and Breakdown Spares budgets using corporate forecasting and budgeting tools and assist with continuous improvement measures and activities.

**Essential Knowledge and Experience**:

- Logistics professional qualification to a minimum of Certificate 3 level or equivalent levels of experience;
- At least 4 years’ experience in a logistics environment (preferably ANZAC Class related);
- Working knowledge of Defence logistics, maintenance and financial policies, procedures and organisation;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Highly proficient with the use of Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel;
- Solid understanding of Defence Resource Management;
- Solid knowledge of Defence support and logistics policies and procedures;
- Solid knowledge and understanding of Asset Management principals and Integrated Logistics Support;
- Ability to learn RD skills utilising the AIMS RD product; and
- Strong attention to detail.

**Essential Compliance Requirements** include**:

- Must either hold, or be eligible to obtain, an Australian Defence Baseline Security Clearance;

**What we offer you**
- Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
- We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;
- We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
- You’ll have access to be Rewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
- Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days; and
- You’ll be able to participate in our we Recognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

**Who we are**

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

- Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
- Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
- Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
- Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

This position will work within our subsidiary Naval Ship Management (NSM), which provides asset management solutions to the Australian maritime sector. Working closely with supply chain partners, NSM provides cost-effective and responsive solutions that optimise the availability, capability, and seaworthiness of critical maritime assets. NSM supports assets across the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet - most notably the Anzac Class Frigates as a member of the Warship Asset Management Agreement (WAMA) and the Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Docks (LHD), LHD