About the OpportunityAs IPS Supply Support Lead at Austal Defence, you’ll be a critical member of the Integrated Product Support (IPS) team.  You’ll oversee supply support planning and execution across a strategic shipbuilding program. Leading a team of analysts and equipage officers, you’ll analyse and manage provisioning, sparing, BOM stewardship, and inventory management to ensure product availability throughout the lifecycle. This role integrates supply data with technical and maintenance systems, mitigates obsolescence and warranty risks, and drives cost-effectiveness.About AustalAustal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers. Learn more at austal.com/ssaThis is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now. What’s Involved Lead supply support planning and provisioningGovern vessel equipage and outfittingIntegrate Supply Support IPS elements and ERP systemsAssure cataloguing, codification and warehouse operationsManage Supply Support, warranty, and supply chain riskDevelop team capability and supplier performanceYou’ll Need Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Baseline Australian Government Security ClearanceBachelor's in engineering, Logistics, or Maritime Operations8+ years’ experience in IPS/ILS supply support in complex maritime programsProven application of IPS Supply Support practices and Defence Logistic Support AnalysisKnowledge of Logistic Support Analysis to DEF(AUST)5691 or equivalent StandardsExperience in Australian Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON), including developing provisioning and sustainment artefacts Why Join Us?Competitive compensation and benefits packageProfessional development and training opportunities.A supportive and dynamic work environment.Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia  AUD Henderson 6166

Supply Support Lead

About the Opportunity

As IPS Supply Support Lead at Austal Defence, you’ll be a critical member of the Integrated Product Support (IPS) team.  You’ll oversee supply support planning and execution across a strategic shipbuilding program. Leading a team of analysts and equipage officers, you’ll analyse and manage provisioning, sparing, BOM stewardship, and inventory management to ensure product availability throughout the lifecycle. This role integrates supply data with technical and maintenance systems, mitigates obsolescence and warranty risks, and drives cost-effectiveness.

About Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

  • Lead supply support planning and provisioning
  • Govern vessel equipage and outfitting
  • Integrate Supply Support IPS elements and ERP systems
  • Assure cataloguing, codification and warehouse operations
  • Manage Supply Support, warranty, and supply chain risk
  • Develop team capability and supplier performance

You’ll Need

  • Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Baseline Australian Government Security Clearance
  • Bachelor's in engineering, Logistics, or Maritime Operations
  • 8+ years’ experience in IPS/ILS supply support in complex maritime programs
  • Proven application of IPS Supply Support practices and Defence Logistic Support Analysis
  • Knowledge of Logistic Support Analysis to DEF(AUST)5691 or equivalent Standards
  • Experience in Australian Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON), including developing provisioning and sustainment artefacts

 

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

 

  • Posted Date 07 Jan 2026
  • Location Henderson
    WA / Australia
  • Industry Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided