Configuration Management Lead

Austal Ships; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Professional development & training

Supportive dynamic work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Austal is seeking a Configuration Management Lead to join the Configuration Management Team in Cairns. You will oversee configuration planning, control, status accounting and audits for contracts/projects, ensuring CM activities are planned and supported with appropriate tools and documentation.

You will guide CM processes, support change control boards, and help deliver program milestones with effective team leadership. A strong background in CM principles and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a configuration management role, preferably defence experience.
• Formal Configuration Management training completed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with CM Manager and other departments to identify improvement opportunities and execute plans.
• Support continual improvement of CM processes.
• Provide troubleshooting and oversight on Change and Release communications.
• Lead and support CM team members.
• Coordinate and approve process documentation, including training; manage day-to-day contract management.
• Ensure compliance and resolve issues; communicate CM process steps and tool usage.

Skills

Configuration management experience

Team Centre Unified (TCU) / PLM

Configuration principles & processes

Management & leadership

SharePoint

MS Office & engineering software

Systems engineering knowledge

Independent work

Education

Formal Configuration Management Training

Tools

TCU / PLM software

Job description

Based in Cairns, QLD. The Configuration Management Lead) will work for the Configuration Manager within the Configuration Management Team (CMT). As a Configuration Management (CM) Lead, you will perform the primary functions of configuration planning, configuration control, configuration status accounting and configuration auditing for specified contracts/project.

You will ensure Configuration Management activities for all assigned projects are adequately planned, estimated and supported by appropriate tools, management of Product Baselines (PBL), and manage configuration audits. You will provide CM task specific input to proposals, create/update program specific CM plans, field user questions, facilitate/lead Change Control Board (CCB) meetings and maintain associated information.

You will receive and help develop team objectives, ensure process compliance and continuous improvement, develop and administer schedules and ensure the success of our programs.

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.

Our In-Service Support division provides routine servicing and preventative maintenance through to complex system overhauls. Our maintenance solutions cover the full lifecycle of a vessel. We integrate original design knowledge with operational insights to ensure every intervention is cost-effective and aligned with customer requirements.

Backed by our extensive shipbuilding heritage and international supply chain, our global network ensures fleets remain mission-ready and performing at their highest capability throughout their operational life.

Learn more at austal.com

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

What's Involved

• Coordinate with CM Manager and other departments to identify opportunities for improvement and help to execute plans
• Provide support to continual improvement of CM Processes
• Provide troubleshooting and oversight on Change and Release related communications
• Provide support and leadership to CM team members
• Coordinate and approve process documentation, including training Managing day-to-day contract management, ensuring compliance, and resolving issues
• Communicate proper configuration management process steps and tool usage Handling minor construction contracts and ensuring their execution aligns with organisational requirements
• Provide program guidance and support deliveries and milestones while maintaining schedules

You'll Need

• 5 Years' experience in configuration management role, preferably with Defence experience;
• Formal Configuration Management Training
• Experience with use and application of Team Centre Unified (TCU) or a Project Lifecycle Management Tool (PLM)
• Knowledge of Configuration Management principles, plans, procedures and processes;
• Strong management skills and team building capability;
• Knowledge of asset management standards and processes
• Effective communications skills; and Competency in Microsoft office and standard engineering software
• Knowledge of systems engineering standards and processes;
• Alibility to work independently and little supervision with given Tasks
• Strong working knowledge of SharePoint

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. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.