Defence Configuration Manager – Data Networks

Downer Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Great perks

Veteran support

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Downer Group in Canberra is seeking an experienced Configuration Manager to support the sustainment of a Joint Data Networks capability. You will provide specialist configuration management across complex systems, artefacts and technical data, maintaining auditable baselines throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires strong knowledge of configuration identification, change control, and audits, with the ability to engage stakeholders across engineering, sustainment, and industry teams.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering configuration management services in complex engineering, Defence, ICT or capability sustainment environments.
• Strong knowledge of identification, change control, status accounting, baseline management and audits.
• Ability to manage technical data, drawings and artefacts with controlled access.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain and improve configuration management plans, processes, and controls.
• Maintain approved baselines and ensure items are identified, traceable and controlled.
• Manage engineering changes through registration, impact assessment, review, and closure.
• Support configuration control boards and governance forums with accurate information.
• Conduct configuration audits and identify risks or non-conformances requiring corrective action.

Skills

Configuration management

Defence sector experience

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Configuration management tools

Job description

Downer Group in Canberra is seeking an experienced Configuration Manager to support the sustainment of a Joint Data Networks capability. You will provide specialist configuration management across complex systems, artefacts and technical data, maintaining auditable baselines throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires strong knowledge of configuration identification, change control, and audits, with the ability to engage stakeholders across engineering, sustainment, and industry teams.