The Role

As an APS 5 Logistics Officer working in the GWEO Group within the Department of Defence, you will be working with some of the most exciting and complex guided weapons and explosive ordnance products used by the Australian Defence Force.

Every day will be different as you embrace opportunities to:

• Provide professional advice and develop fundamental logistic information and policy to meet capability requirements
• Work across multiple logistics disciplines: Sustainment, Procurement, Maintenance, Reliability and Maintainability, Configuration Management, Reporting, and Supply Support
• Provide integrated logistic support for guided weapons and munitions
• Exercise sound judgment in applying appropriate practices and procedures
• Prepare briefs and reports for relevant stakeholders
• Build and sustain stakeholder relationships to meet business objectives.

About our Team

The Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Group is one of the key strategic groups for Defence with a focus on manufacturing, acquiring, maintaining and repairing guided weapons and their critical components. GWEO has critical importance in Australia’s National Defence Strategy and we are looking for strong and capable staff to ensure we can contribute to and maintain an integrated, focused and capable Defence force.

We are dedicated to providing our staff with a diverse, manageable and favourable work-life balance. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one which directly reflects the needs and scope of Defence’s varied operational requirements.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills and capabilities:

• Accountable professional who performs complex tasks under broad direction
• Strong teamwork commitment with ability to work independently and manage small teams
• Experience across logistic elements: training, facilities, maintenance, configuration control, supply support
• Superior analytical skills with innovative thinking and willingness to challenge traditional approaches
• Exemplary communication skills to confidently influence diverse stakeholders
• Collaborative approach within integrated teams to achieve inclusive results
• Experience with Explosive Ordnance sustainment and regulatory requirements
• Creative, pragmatic, and solutions-focused mindset
• Passionate about ongoing professional development and self-improvement
• Ability to support complex materiel logistics while maintaining integrity and fostering positive team culture.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 10 August 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference GWEO/06294/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=1F3ACE57-1819-6465-A351-E40807438B76