Logistics Technician

The Role

Naval Construction Branch (NCB) is a critical driver in the national shipbuilding enterprise. Effective and efficient long-term, continuous shipbuilding requires NCB's people to be talented, motivated and skilled to drive this critical national agenda.

The NCB Logistics Directorate mission is to successfully deliver technical services, shipyard logistics and supplies in support of continuous naval ship-building; utilising our expertise, knowledge and skills, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and agility.

The position works in complex operating environment as part of NCB, which operates in Adelaide and Henderson. This position support the implementation and delivery of continuous shipbuilding and is integral part of the Logistic Support area within NCB. The Logistics directorate goals are to deliver the NCB capability efficiently and effectively, and to continuously improve strategies and processes.

The key responsibilities of the APS 6 Logistics Technician are: 

• Assist with Technical Assessment of Alternate Items of Supply; 
• Supervise and conduct the on-board audit of ship fitted Certified Items, Pressure vessels, Engineering Register data, plant registration, and associated Objective Quality Evidence (OQE); 
• Audit pre-acceptance maintenance, and assist with the collection of maintenance trigger data;
• Conduct audits of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) data against the Product (ship);  
• Assure that the On-board Allowance List (OAL) items are installed and in working order, by the Shipbuilder;  
• Apply technical knowledge and experience to identify risks and uncertainties and consider these in planning, decision-making and priority setting;  
• Provide advice and recommendations on the development of advancements to establish technical principles, techniques, methods and regulations;
• Build and sustain positive relationships with team members, actively participate in teamwork;  
• Identify and report safety risks recognised on technical equipment on board the Ship and in the warehouse.

About our Team

Naval Construction Branch (NCB) is accountable for the assurance of ship construction, set-to work and transit of vessels constructed at the Osborne Naval Shipyard and Henderson precinct. We have branches in Osborne SA and Henderson WA, as well as a smaller presence in Port Macquarie, NSW.

NCB is furthering continuous naval shipbuilding and growing sovereign capability by overseeing the construction to ensure quality and standards are met, storing lessons learnt and developing standard shipbuilding procedures for construction.

NCB will oversee the construction of many different Navy vessels including Offshore Patrol Vessels, Hunter Class Frigates, Young Endeavour, Evolved Cape Class and Pacific Patrol Boats. Working at NCB will enable you to be at the grassroots of continuous naval shipbuilding, where you are part of a working shipyard, being able to see and contribute to the vessels delivered and used in service by Navy. 

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will:

• Build trust and demonstrate integrity with internal and external stakeholders;
• Collaborate and be team-focussed; 
• Recognise and appreciate the contribution of others;
• Provide timely, accurate and informed responses to enquiries; 
• Close or escalate actions on time;
• Align personal behaviours to the One Defence leadership behaviours and NCB values;
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor communication style and language according to the audience’s level of knowledge, skill and experience.

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