Configuration Management Engineer

Approach Consulting; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Defence sector experience

Potential permanent opportunities

Job summary

Approach Consulting Pty is seeking experienced Configuration Management professionals to support a Defence maritime program on a fixed-term contract. Intermediate and Senior Engineering professionals will help ensure the integrity and governance of configuration data across Defence systems, with a remote work arrangement and preference for SA/WA-based candidates.

These roles offer a path to ongoing opportunities for high performers and require hands-on CM tool experience, ideally with Defence

Qualifications

• Experience working on Commonwealth Defence maritime systems.
• Hands-on experience with the CMT tool (mandatory).
• Strong understanding of configuration management in complex engineering environments.
• Ability to work independently within a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Support configuration remediation and system assurance activities.
• Review, validate and update engineering configuration data.
• Work within Defence configuration management frameworks and processes.
• Utilise the Defence Configuration Management Tool (CMT) to manage and maintain configuration records.
• Collaborate with engineering, sustainment and technical stakeholders across the program.
• Ensure compliance with Commonwealth standards, procedures and quality requirements.

Skills

Configuration management

Defence maritime

CMT tool

Remote teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMT tool

Job description

Defence Maritime Program | Fixed-Term Contract | Remote (SA/WA Preferred)

Are you an experienced Configuration Management professional with a background in Defence maritime programs? We are currently seeking multiple Intermediate and Senior Engineering professionals to support a major naval sustainment and capability lifecycle management program. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant Defence project while working with one of Australia's leading employee-owned professional services consultancies, renowned for delivering complex engineering, infrastructure and defence solutions across Australia and New Zealand.

About the Opportunity

We are looking to engage up engineering resources to support configuration remediation activities within a major Commonwealth maritime program. These positions will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy and governance of configuration data across Defence maritime systems.

Contract Details

• Fixed-term engagement from to30 June 2027
• Multiple positions available
• Remote working arrangement
• Preference for candidates based in South Australia or Western Australia
• Potential pathway to ongoing permanent opportunities for high-performing individuals

Key Responsibilities

• Support configuration remediation and system assurance activities
• Review, validate and update engineering configuration data
• Work within Defence configuration management frameworks and processes
• Utilise the Defence Configuration Management Tool (CMT) to manage and maintain configuration records
• Collaborate with engineering, sustainment and technical stakeholders across the program
• Ensure compliance with Commonwealth standards, procedures and quality requirements

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working on Commonwealth Defence maritime systems
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with the Configuration Management Tool (CMT) (mandatory)
• Strong understanding of configuration management principles within complex engineering environments
• Ability to work independently within a remote team environment

Ideal Background

• Defence Navy or maritime sustainment experience
• Engineering, asset management or configuration management backgrounds
• Intermediate to Senior capability level
• Experience supporting fleet sustainment, lifecycle management or capability assurance programs
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of engineering and technical data

What's On Offer?

• Opportunity to support a critical Defence maritime capability program
• Flexible remote working arrangements
• Join a highly respected consulting business with a strong Defence presence
• Work alongside experienced engineering and Defence professionals
• Potential consideration for future permanent employment opportunities

If you have Defence maritime experience, current Defence system access and strong Configuration Management Tool expertise, we'd love to hear from you.