Supply Support/Logistics Lead

Job Description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Support/Logistics Lead to join the Combat System Integration – Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT) based at Osborne, Adelaide. This key position will partner with the Maritime business, reporting to the Engineering Operations Manager, and will be offered on a permanent and full time basis.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, including working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

The Combat System Integration – Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT) support the Royal Australian Navy’s surface fleet while strengthening Australia’s sovereign combat systems capability. This collaboration drives cost-effective, agile solutions and advances continuous naval shipbuilding. The CSI-IPT team design, integrate, test, and deliver the Hunter-class frigates’ integrated combat system and the Hobart-class destroyers’ major combat systems upgrade.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate Combat system/equipment supplies, including support and test equipment to enable maintenance, installation and testing of the upgraded Hobart Class Destroyer naval ship Combat System
• Act as a point of contact for shipyard and supply chain stakeholders, providing an interface between production and the broader Hobart Class Destroyer naval ship support system, resolving issues that arise during maintenance, installation and testing
• Develop/enhance supply support processes and procedures to manage the interactions between the CSI-IPT team and external warehousing and inventory management systems
• Lead and manage a small logistics team, coach and develop personnel, ensuring services provided meet business objectives
• Manage the CSI-IPT’s acceptance of Combat System supplies, including facilitating the return of items deemed defective upon delivery
• Proactively collaborate with stakeholders, ensuring issues impacting the time delivery of Combat System items are identified early and risks mitigated
• Foster a culture of performance excellence by promoting awareness and knowledge sharing of shipyard logistics across the CSI-IPT teams

About YOU

• Extensive supply support experience or logistics warehousing experience
• Knowledge of procurement, cataloguing, logistics processes and inventory management
• The ability to regularly travel between Adelaide based warehouse facilities
• Good computer skills and proficiency with using the Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Microsoft Excel
• People leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to manage a team and provide effective leadership, direction and motivation
• Experience with various logistic/warehousing software systems
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills, the ability to effectively convey information and coordinate activities across various teams
• Whilst not essential, Defence industry experience will be highly regarded

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the Benchmarcx ‘Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026′. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.