Logistics Assurance Officer (Stocktaking)

The Role

The Collins Systems Program Office is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Stocktaking Officer to support inventory accuracy and materiel assurance activities critical to the sustainment of the Collins Class Submarine capability. Working within a complex logistics and engineering environment, the role contributes to maintaining the integrity, accountability, and availability of critical submarine spares and equipment.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop stocktake programs across warehouses and storage locations.
• Conduct and report on stocktaking activities.
• Investigate and resolve routine issues.
• Reconcile data between inventory management systems and physical holdings.
• Support external stocktaking activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory record in accordance with Defence policy and procedures.
• Liaise with internal and external Collins SPO stakeholders.
• Assist with obsolescence, disposals and data integrity.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within Supply Chain and Logistics processes.

About our Team

The Collins Submarine Program within the Naval Shipbuilding & Sustainment Group (NSSG) is responsible for the maintenance and programmed upgrade of Australia’s Collins Class submarines. The Program works in partnership with the Royal Australian Navy and Industry to deliver the strategic submarine capability to the nation. 

You will have access to generous and attractive working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence. 

Working for Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities. You can access a variety of flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, occasionally working from home and working hours that are not always nine to five. Information on Defence employees’ working conditions, including an attractive remuneration package that may respond to industry variations and a generous superannuation contribution (15.4%), can be sourced from the Defence Enterprise Agreement.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our idea candidate will have:

• Experience in inventory management or stocktaking activities
• Analytical skills for data integrity and accuracy
• Experience within an Inventory Management System
• Interpret and comply with legislative, policy, regulatory frameworks and organisational objectives
• Build and sustain effective relationships with team members and key stakeholders and actively participate in teamwork and group activities.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers