The Role

The Maritime Auxiliary Systems Program Office (MASPO) Sustainment Manager is responsible for planning, leading and managing the delivery of maintenance, operational support and logistics services through a team in support of the RAN’s Maritime Auxiliary capability managed through Product Schedules CN58 - Inshore and CN59 - Offshore and their associated in-service support arrangements. The Sustainment Manager additionally manages key stakeholder relationships, both internal and external to the organisation, and will be required to identify relevant stakeholders’ expectations and concerns to develop and communicate methodologies and practices to achieve outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the MASPO sustainment team. Oversee the team’s delivery of the sustainment effect to the SPO and provide personnel management, performance reporting and personnel administration for the sustainment team as the head of department.
• Oversee supply chain management BAU activities including procurement, disposal, Required Parts List (RPL) management.
• Oversee the delivery of operational service activities and manage the development of operational support processes including gap analysis and remediation.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of maintenance periods and support the ship managers in their activities.
• Support the MASPO commercial team in the tracking and management of contract deliverables.
• Manage the handover of responsibility for maintenance planning from the MASPO engineering team to the MASPO sustainment team.
• Support the planning and management of risks within the SPO in conjunction with the SPO risk manager.

About our Team

The MA SPO supports the Royal Australian Navy’s maritime auxiliary fleet and equipment including maritime aviation and navigation training vessels, underwater surveillance, pacific and border force support, marine and towing services, as well as submarine search and rescue capabilities.

Maritime auxiliary is a new and developing capability within the Defence environment, and our work in MA SPO ensures the safe, secure and efficient delivery of services to the Royal Australian Navy. As a key enabler of maritime operations, our team provides the expertise, oversight and coordination needed to meet the challenges of the strategic environment including project, deter and protecting Australia’s maritime interests. If you’re ready to jump in and join our team of seasoned professionals who will support your growth, this is the place for you.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is a person who thrives on problem solving, enjoys working with data and wants to make a tangible impact in a fast paced environment. You will also possess the following attributes, skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in maritime maintenance, operational support and logistic services.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A passion for data, processes and procedures, with a high attention to detail
• A high degree of flexibility and resilience, with excellent time management skills.

At Defence, a team-oriented growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so even if you have most but not all of these skills in your toolbox, we would love to hear from you.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 06 July 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference NSSG/04610/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=EF5EB556-D8CA-755D-1D82-E3EF1D693B49