Configuration Management Specialist

Babcock; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop & home working kit

Compressed hours for flexibility

Annual leave & wellbeing leave

LinkedIn Learning access

Study leave

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to support the JP9101 program, managing CM and DM across the product lifecycle and ensuring configuration integrity and governance.

You will apply identification, control, baselining, status accounting, verification and audit activities, engaging with internal teams, suppliers and customer representatives to maintain accurate configuration information throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Extensive relevant experience in relatable technical/engineering roles.
• Good understanding of engineering toolsets (PLM or MRP systems).
• Track record in technical data management and configuration management.
• Experience using Teamcenter PLM or equivalent PLM tools for CM and DM.
• Experience applying Configuration Management Standards (ISO 10007, EIA-649C).
• CM experience within Defence/Defence Industry.

Responsibilities

• Apply CM and DM processes across the product lifecycle to ensure configuration integrity and governance.
• Perform configuration identification and control, baseline management, status accounting, verification and audits; support timely artefact delivery.
• Engage with internal teams, suppliers and customer reps to maintain accurate, controlled configuration information.
• Collaborate with Configuration Manager and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and maturity of CM/DM activities.

Skills

Experience in technical/engineering

Engineering tools (PLM/MRP)

Technical data management

Teamcenter PLM experience

CM standards (ISO 10007)

Defence industry CM experience

Tools

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

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Configuration Management Specialist

Location: Abbotsford, VIC, AU, 3067 Keswick, SA, AU, 5035

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

• Work with cutting-edge defence technology
• Flexible working options

About the roleJoin Babcock’s JP9101 program as a Configuration Management Specialist, supporting the delivery and through-life management of complex Defence products and services.

Working under the direction of the Configuration Manager, the role is responsible for applying Configuration Management (CM) and Data Management (DM) processes across the product lifecycle, ensuring configuration integrity, engineering maturity and governance requirements are maintained.

This includes configuration identification and control, baseline management, status accounting, verification and audit activities, as well as supporting the timely delivery of program artefacts.

Acting as a subject matter expert for configuration matters, the position will engage with internal teams, suppliers and customer representatives to ensure configuration information is accurate, controlled and effectively managed throughout the JP9101 lifecycle.

About youA background in Configuration Management, Data Management, Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline will provide a strong foundation for success in this role.

Experience working within Defence, engineering or other highly regulated environments will be highly regarded, particularly where configuration baselines, engineering change, technical documentation, audits and formal governance processes have been involved.

Clear communication and stakeholder management skills will be important when working across technical teams, customers and other program stakeholders.

A continuous improvement mindset, collaborative approach and commitment to maintaining engineering and configuration integrity will round out the capability required to succeed within the JP9101 program.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Extensive relevant experience in relatable technical/engineering roles.
• A good understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software).
• Track record of experience in performing technical data management and configuration management.
• Experience using Teamcenter PLM or equivalent PLM tool(s) for CM and DM activities.
• Experience in the application of Configuration Management Standards (ISO 10007, EIA-649C).
• Previous Configuration Management experience within Defence or Defence Industry.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and muchmore, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,500 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.

We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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