
Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
ILS Support Officer
Support ILS for Defence space projects, handling documentation, stakeholder engagement.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Contribute to CASG ACAT 1 projects, supporting large‑scale Defence acquisition and sustainment programmes. • Lead industry engagement including RFIs and manage government processes such as Investment Committee submissions and gate reviews. • Prepare and review Gate 1 and Gate 2 artefacts (Cabinet submissions, Project Execution Strategies, Capability Definition Documents, etc.). • Assist the ILS Manager with ILSC/ILSP development, revisit Fundamental Inputs to Capability requirements, and help draft support contracts. • Facilitate workshops with Configuration Management teams and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. • Work on critical Defence projects that protect Australia’s future.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸acat projects
- ▸industry engagement
- ▸gate artefacts
- ▸ils development
- ▸workshop facilitation
- ▸stakeholder management
What You Bring
You bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes for our clients. • Proven experience on CASG ACAT 1 Defence acquisition programmes. • Strong capability to develop industry approaches (RFIs) and navigate government processes, including Investment Committee submissions. • Experience preparing and reviewing Gate 1/Gate 2 documentation such as Cabinet submissions and Capability Definition Documents. • Ability to support ILS managers with ILSC/ILSP development and update Fundamental Inputs to Capability. • Excellent facilitation skills for Configuration Management workshops; space domain knowledge is advantageous. • Current Negative Vetting 1 (or higher) security clearance; ITAR compliance may be required. • Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to high‑quality outcomes.
Requirements
- ▸casg acat‑1
- ▸rfis
- ▸gate 1
- ▸ils
- ▸configuration management
- ▸nv1
Benefits
• Access to career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and Communities of Practice. • Discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles and more through Perks@Downer. • Up to 20 days Reservist Leave and veteran support initiatives. • Inclusive culture celebrating diversity and offering flexible work arrangements as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer.
Work Environment
Onsite