ILS Lead

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future.

Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for an ILS Lead in Canberra to provide specialist ILS expertise to a high frequency communication project in Defence.

What You'll Do

This role offers broad exposure across ILS acquisition activities, stakeholder engagement and Defence project delivery. Key responsibilities include:

• Support and manage ILS-related aspects of JP9101PH1 acquisition activities, including coordination with the Prime Contractor.
• Lead or contribute to ILS working groups and mandated system reviews for acquisition deliverables.
• Review, assess and provide clear feedback on ILS acquisition documentation, including the ILSP and associated plans.
• Assist in developing and maintaining SHFC ILS documentation and standard operating procedures, as directed by the ILSM SHFC L3.
• Provide technical and logistics advice to support acquisition planning, risk management and informed decision-making.

What You'll Bring

• All other tasks as directed by the ILS Manager or Deputy ILS Manager.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in ILS, preferably in acquisition and sustainment environments.
• Familiarity with ASDEFCON suite and Defence procurement processes.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to interpret complex contractual and technical requirements and provide actionable recommendations.

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain an AGSVA Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we're not just a workplace - we're a business dedicated to contributing to the future of defence in Australia. As the country's only sovereign prime, we're committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia's interests.

What it means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work: Help deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles and more through Perks@Downer.
• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives such as up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.