Senior Configuration Management Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Austal is seeking a Senior Configuration Management Officer to coordinate project CM activities in Henderson, WA. You will assist the CM Lead, manage CM documentation, and support audits to ensure successful handover to sustainment.

Responsibilities include CM deliverables, data management, engineering change handling, and cross-team coordination to drive on-time project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience with CM processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead CM coordination and deliverables.
• Ensure CM activities close on schedule.
• Manage configuration data and changes.
• Conduct configuration audits and participate in physical audits.
• Provide CM status updates.
• Assist CM lead when needed and demonstrate leadership.
• Process engineering changes and ensure proper documentation.
• Distribute engineering changes to stakeholders.
• Improve CM processes for consistent outputs.
• Collaborate across disciplines (Design to Production).
• Support secretarial duties for EC/CRB boards.

Skills

Configuration Management

Education

Certificate IV or higher level in technical discipline

Job description

Based in Henderson, WA. The Senior Configuration Management Officer is responsible for assisting in the coordination and delivery of Project Configuration Management (CM) activities in accordance with the CM Plan. The Configuration Officer will assist the Configuration Manager/Lead with the conduct of project activities to meet both project and Austal CM goals. Effective CM activity on this Project will support customer acceptance of each vessel and enable successful handover to sustainment activities

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. With operations spanning multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions and operational delivery.

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.

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

What’s Involved

Drive the coordination and delivery of project Configuration Management (CM) activities and CDRL deliverables.

• Ensure timely completion and closeout of CM activities in line with plans and schedules.
• Capture and manage configuration information and changes using advanced CM tools.
• Coordinate and conduct Configuration Audits, prepare audit packs, and participate in Physical Configuration Audits.
• Regularly update and report on CM status.
• Support the CM Team Lead and act as the CM lead in their absence, showcasing your leadership skills.
• Process and manage Engineering Changes, ensuring all documentation is complete for review and approval.
• Manage the distribution of Engineering Changes to relevant stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams.
• Maintain and improve processes to ensure consistent delivery of outputs.
• Foster teamwork between internal and external parties, integrating disciplines across project activities (e.g., Design to Production, Electrical to Mechanical).
• Perform secretariate duties for Engineering Review Boards and Configuration Control Boards.

You’ll Need

• Certificate IV or higher level in technical discipline

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.