Ils Lead

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About the Team**

Join the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) team today. The team is spread across our three major locations, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide. ILS works as part of the Engineering Department to deliver the best products and services to our customers from logistics analysis through to instructional design and delivery.

**About the Role**

The ILS Lead is responsible for Leading the development and ensuring delivery of ILS project deliverables in accordance with the Program schedule. You will provide guidance and mentoring to a team of Logistic Support Analysts (LSA) to enable delivery of ILS products.

Reporting to the Integrated Logistic Support Manager you will identify knowledge gaps and training opportunities within the LSA team to continuously improve the overall ILS team capabilities.
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- **ILS Lead,** you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

- Work with the Integrated Logistic Support Manager in the development, completion and delivery of technical documentation and data deliverables;
- Track and report the progress of ILS deliverables as scheduled in the Contract Master Schedule;
- Interact with RDA business groups to ensure ILS is represented at relevant Project meetings;
- Coordinate and allocate LSA team members to efficiently and effectively meet ILS deliverable timelines;
- Review and monitor resource allocation and skillset requirements to ensure resourcing is sufficient to meet milestones;
- Manage daily execution of work packages and administration of subordinate needs;
- Identify, assess and report any areas of ILS project under-performance;
- Develop and implement effective practices for the management and tracking of technical data in conjunction with engineering and configuration management teams;
- Work closely with other elements of the Rheinmetall group of companies, contractors and the customer to ensure the development of products that meet the customer need;
- Establish and maintain effective, outcome-based relationships with all stakeholders including the Customer, other Rheinmetall entities and RDA departments; and

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

**What are we looking for?**

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of **Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust**. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Integrated Logistic Support;
- Experience in the collection and use of technical data in a Defence or similar project environment;
- Understanding of DEF(AUST) 5691 & DEF(AUST) 5692;
- Understanding of FMECA, RCM, LORA, LCC, MTA, RPL and Codification processes;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Proficient in working collaboratively;
- Self-motivated and capable of working autonomously;
- Demonstrate flexibility, proven organisational skills and ability to balance priorities;
- Strong attention to detail, reliably producing high accuracy products;
- Currently hold or meet the criteria to gain an Australian Government Security Clearance; and
- Ability to travel interstate and internationally when required.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
- Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases
- Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight
- Complimentary onsite gym with end-of trip facilities
- Flexible working practices
- Generous internal incentive and referral program
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities
- Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
- We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180
- Subsidised undercover parking available

WHO WE ARE

Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a global technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapon and Ammunition. RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capabilty to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection and sustainment.

Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are commited to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Diversity is critical to our ability to work sucessfully as a team regardless of borders, language or culture. Our workforce includes employees of varying gender, age, race and ethnicity, professional and cultural background.
- As an integrated technology group