Maritime Configuration Management Specialist

Austal; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Professional development and training

Supportive work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) invites applications for a Configuration Management Officer to support project CM activities. Working with the Configuration Manager/Lead, you will ensure configuration data is captured, controlled, and maintained across the project lifecycle.

This role emphasizes data integrity, traceability, and compliance to enable customer acceptance of vessels and a smooth transition to sustainment within complex maritime defence programs.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Configuration Management and maritime studies.
• Strong attention to detail and organised information.
• Good problem-solving and teamwork.
• Defence programs experience beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and delivery of project Configuration Management activities.
• Assist in the completion and close-out of CM activities in line with project plans and schedules.
• Ensure accurate capture and control of configuration information and changes within a Configuration Management Tool.
• Assist with Configuration Audits, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Monitor and report Configuration Management status and progress.
• Support the Engineering Change Process, including assessing configuration impacts and facilitating change activities.
• Maintain and follow established CM processes to ensure consistent project outcomes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Configuration Management processes and practices.
• Foster effective collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional CM integration across project disciplines, including Engineering, Production, Integrated Logistics Support, Supply Chain, etc.

Skills

Configuration Management

Maritime studies

Detail-oriented

Team player

Defence programs experience

Education

Configuration Management qualification

Tools

CM Tool usage

Job description

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) invites applications for a Configuration Management Officer to support project CM activities. Working with the Configuration Manager/Lead, you will ensure configuration data is captured, controlled, and maintained across the project lifecycle.

This role emphasizes data integrity, traceability, and compliance to enable customer acceptance of vessels and a smooth transition to sustainment within complex maritime defence programs.