Aps 5 - Logistics Officer

$83,706 - $89,659 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Sydney CBD - NSW

**The Role**
Would you like a logistics role supporting the Australian Government’s lead agency responsible to safeguard Australia and our national interests, with opportunities for professional development?

The Maritime Cross-Platform Systems Program Office (MCPSPO) team, based in Sydney CBD, is seeking a professional, self-motivated individual to join our Sustainment Team and fulfil the role of APS5 Logistics Officer within the Materiel Logistics Function. An APS5 Logistics Officer is accountable under limited direction to:

- Perform and achieve material logistics inventory and asset management work within an integrated workforce;
- The ability to quickly develop a solid understanding of relevant legislative frameworks, and Defence’s mission and policy requirements;
- Organise your workflow, make independent decisions relating to your area of responsibility and seek guidance when required;
- Undertake specialist research and analysis, conduct reviews and assessments and perform procedural and clerical support work to achieve results;
- Regularly liaise and coordinate with a broad range of stakeholders, including executives, contractors, APS and ADF members to identify, respond and provide advice on issues to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes;
- Provide support that is informed and directed by your knowledge of Materiel Logistics.

You will be an asset to the team, completing tasks consistent to a work plan, whilst providing advice and assistance to other team members. You are an enthusiastic individual. You will manage your workflow and performance and look for opportunities to improve.

**About our Team**
The MCPSPO within Maritime Systems Division, is the lead agency for delivery of cross-Class sustainment services and advice across the maritime environment. MCPSPO sustains and manages a range of complex military systems and supplies, through an extensive network of industry partners, domestic and off-shore. Our operating environment is complex and challenging, and requires exceptional contract and relationship management and complex contract development skills.

MCPSPO is comprised of three functions, including Commercial, Sustainment and Engineering cells. The teams work in a complex, fast paced environment as part of a diverse and inclusive Branch environment that encompasses a variety of knowledge, skills and experience within a supportive hierarchy. You will be working with talented colleagues, who will provide you with guidance and support to ensure that you have everything you need to succeed. MCPSPO supports career development through encouraging employees to build both leadership and technical skills and harnesses continuous improvement ideas and innovations.

We are looking for a team focused individual who is able to understand and analyse supply chain data and resolve problems using expertise, and recommend alternative courses of actions. To be successful in this role you will:

- Be a results oriented and energetic self-starter, have good judgement and the ability to work autonomously where required
- Be organised, methodical and possess a strong attention to detail.
- Exhibit excellent record keeping and can effectively prepare and present data
- Have an understanding of inventory management but most importantly, enthusiasm to learn
- Take responsibility and use initiative to achieve set goals;
- Eager to learn and capable of quickly acquiring product knowledge;
- Possess strong analytical skills with a high level of computer literacy;
- Be able to identify potential problems and find suitable solutions for each situation;
- Be able to work in a fluid environment by remaining flexible, agile and adaptable.
- Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.