Configuration Management Officer

Austal Ships; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia is seeking a Configuration Management Officer to assist in coordinating and delivering CM activities across defence projects. You will support the Configuration Manager/Lead in meeting CM goals, ensuring accurate capture of configuration data and changes in Teamcenter Unified.

Join Austal’s team to contribute to national significance, with opportunities for professional development and a dynamic, supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Construction safety induction (white card) required.
• CM qualifications or training completed.
• Experience or exposure to Configuration Planning, Identification, Control, Auditing & Reporting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic Excel skills.
• Ability to read technical documents, especially marine-related.
• Defence clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist coordination and delivery of project CM activities per CM plan.
• Support CM activities completion and close-out per schedules.
• Capture configuration information/changes within Teamcenter Unified.
• Assist with Physical Configuration Audit and reporting.
• Regular CM status reporting.
• Act on CM lead in their absence.
• Coordinate CM impacts for Engineering Change Process and facilitation.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Excel skills

Configuration Management knowledge

Documentation interpretation

Teamcenter Unified

Education

CM qualifications/training

Tools

Teamcenter Unified

Job description

The Configuration Management (CM) Officer for Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is responsible for assisting in the coordination and delivery of Project CM activities in accordance with the CM Plan. The Configuration Management Officer will assist the Configuration Manager/Lead with the conduct of project activities to meet both project and Austal CM goals.

About Austal

Austal isAustralia’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

• Assist in the coordination & delivery of the project CM activities.
• Assist in the completion and close out of CM activities in accordance with the plans and schedules.
• Ensure the correct capture of configuration information/changes within Teamcenter Unified
• Assist in the coordination & conduct of Physical Configuration Audit and reporting activities.
• Regularly report CM status
• Act on behalf of the CM lead in their absence
• Assist in the coordination, maintenance, and assessment of CM impacts for the project Engineering Change Process and facilitate the process.

You'll Need

• Hold a Construction safety induction (white card).
• Configuration Management Qualifications/training.
• Experience in or significant exposure to Configuration Planning, Identification, Control, Auditing and Reporting.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Basic Excel skills
• Ability to understand technical documents, particularly in a Marine environment.
• Experience on Defence contracts is desired but not required.
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance

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.