Senior Defence Configuration Manager Armored Vehicles

IAG Defence and National Security; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 165,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IAG Defence & National Security seeks an experienced Senior Technical Configuration Manager to oversee the technical configuration of a heavy armour vehicle fleet for the Australian Army from our Melbourne base.

You'll apply advanced configuration management practices, lead audits and data packages, and collaborate with engineers, sustainment and logistics teams to ensure readiness across legacy and new vehicles. A strong security background is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Defence-related data and configuration management experience.
• Experience with Land Systems and vehicle lifecycle sustainment.
• Current NV1 security clearance.
• Demonstrated CM tooling experience (CMT-L, Teamcenter, ERP).
• Strong analytical, documentation and cross‑disciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced CM principles to manage vehicle data and baselines.
• Lead configuration audits, change control and data validation.
• Maintain Technical Data Packages, configuration records and maintenance history.
• Coordinate with engineering, sustainment, logistics and operations teams.
• Support upgrade activities and ensure readiness of armoured fleets.

Skills

NV1 clearance

Defence CM

Analytical skills

Documentation

Education

Mechanical trade background

Tools

CMT-L

Teamcenter

ERP systems (JIRA)

Job description

IAG Defence & National Security seeks an experienced Senior Technical Configuration Manager to oversee the technical configuration of a heavy armour vehicle fleet for the Australian Army from our Melbourne base.

You'll apply advanced configuration management practices, lead audits and data packages, and collaborate with engineers, sustainment and logistics teams to ensure readiness across legacy and new vehicles. A strong security background is essential.