Logistics Specialist

About You

Are you a logistics professional ready to make a strategic impact in Defence aviation? This is your opportunity to contribute to the sustainment of one of Australia's most advanced airborne capabilities. You will be working on either the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (a Boeing 737 variant equipped for surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, and search-and-rescue missions), or the MC-55A Peregrine (Defence's newest platform for airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare capability).

As a Logistics Specialist – Sustainment, you'll be at the heart of logistics coordination, driving forward sustainment planning and operational readiness. You'll work closely with Defence stakeholders to ensure the aircraft remains mission-ready, while shaping long-term capability outcomes through agile logistics and supply chain strategies.

What you will be involved in:

• Leading logistics sustainment activities for either the P-8A Poseidon or the MC-55A Peregrine within the Surveillance and Response System Program Office (SRSPO)
• Developing and executing forward sustainment plans, with a focus on supply chain resilience and inventory optimisation
• Partnering with Defence stakeholders to align logistics support with operational requirements
• Managing contracts and coordinating logistics and engineering inputs for aircraft upgrades and capability enhancements
• Supporting Performance Based Management Unit (PBMU) operations and ensuring logistics alignment with broader capability goals
• Responding to emerging sustainment requirements with agility and initiative

What we would like from you:

• A background in Defence logistics or sustainment delivery within a CASG Aircraft Sustainment System Program Office (SPO)
• Proven experience in coordinating complex logistics sustainment tasks
• Ability to contribute to strategic sustainment and capability planning
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills: experience working with Surveillance and Response Group (SRG) is highly regarded
• Financial acumen to support logistics-driven sustainment decisions
• Must hold an NV1 AGSVA Security Clearance and be an Australian citizen

Life at Nova – it all adds up

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people. 

Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:

• Generous Parental Leave: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks
• Professional and Personal Development: Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to wellbeing activities
• Additional Leave: Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service
• Flexibility: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people
• Dress For Your Day: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust
• Reward & Recognition Program: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more
• Employee Assistance Program: for employees and family members
• Annual ANZ conference: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun
• Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content
• Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance
• Free Flu Vaccination annually
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice
• Nova Employee Company Share Offer
• An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture
• Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari – we don't like to take ourselves too seriously

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Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation - Nova Systems RAP

Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top-up pay entitlements. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback when appropriate.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit:

About Nova:

Nova Systems is Australia's largest privately-owned Defence company with global reach. We are leaders in capability assurance and systems integration solving complex challenges in innovative ways.

We are relied on to develop and test capabilities critical to national security and safety. We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day.

For 25 years, Nova has brought a different perspective. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve. We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, and Singapore.

But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems, we see things differently.