Senior Technical Configuration Manager

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

Job summary

IAG Defence & National Security is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Configuration Manager to support the technical configuration of a heavy armour vehicle fleet for the Australian Army. This role includes advising across legacy and new vehicles, and providing high-level guidance to engineers.

Key tasks include managing configuration control, audits, data packages, and collaboration with engineering, sustainment, logistics and operations.

Qualifications

• Current NV1 security clearance required.
• Minimum 5 years Defence-related data and configuration management experience.
• Mechanical trade background is essential.
• Familiarity with Defence Configuration Management frameworks and Land Systems policies.
• Experience with configuration data packages, audits and sustainment records.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced technical principles to solve complex problems under supervision.
• Contribute to conferences and engagements, negotiating with engineers and officials.
• Provide high-level guidance to designers and engineers.
• Manage configuration control processes across lifecycle, including baseline and change management.
• Oversee vehicle technical data packages, configuration records and maintenance history.
• Use CM tools and stock systems to maintain asset data.
• Collaborate with engineering, sustainment, logistics and operations teams.
• Conduct configuration audits and verification for standards compliance.
• Implement continuous improvement to data accuracy and reporting.

Skills

Security clearance (NV1)

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Communication

Education

Mechanical trade background

Tools

CMT-L

Teamcenter

ERP systems

JIRA

Job description

Victoria Barracks, VIC Based | Requires a current AGSVA NV1 Clearance

About Us

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Technical Configuration Manager to support the technical configuration of a heavy armour vehicle fleet for the Australian Army. This is a great opportunity for a technically strong configuration management professional to provide advice across both a legacy fleet and new vehicles being introduced into service.

You’ll operate under general supervision, applying advanced technical principles to solve complex problems independently. You’ll be a trusted technical voice – contributing to technical conferences and working groups, negotiating with engineers and officials to resolve critical project issues, and providing high-level guidance to designers and less-experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply advanced technical principles and independently solve complex technical problems under general supervision
• Contribute to technical conferences, working groups and engagements, negotiating with key engineers and officials to resolve critical project issues
• Provide high-level technical guidance to designers and less-experienced engineers, offering trusted interpretations, advice and direction
• Manage comprehensive configuration control processes throughout their lifecycle, including baseline establishment, change management and audit support
• Oversee vehicle technical data packages, configuration records and maintenance history to support sustainment and upgrade activities
• Utilise Configuration Management Tools (CMT), Asset Maintenance Planning Systems (AMPS) and stock control systems to maintain accurate asset and configuration data
• Collaborate closely with engineering, sustainment, logistics and operational teams to ensure configuration data validates vehicle readiness
• Conduct configuration audits and verification activities to ensure compliance with Defence Configuration Management standards
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data accuracy, reporting capabilities and configuration management processes

Required

• Current NV1 security clearance
• Minimum 5 years' Defence-related experience in data and configuration management, ideally within Land Systems
• Mechanical trade background
• Knowledge and experience of Defence Configuration Management frameworks and Land Systems policies, with a clear understanding of vehicle lifecycle sustainment
• Demonstrated experience using Configuration Management tools such as CMT-L, Teamcenter or ERP systems (JIRA experience highly regarded)
• Well-developed analytical and documentation skills, including experience managing Technical Data Packages, configuration audits and sustainment records
• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary Defence project and sustainment teams
• Prior experience working on heavy armoured vehicles highly desirable

Salary

$165,000 - $170,000 (incl. Super)

What We Offer

With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we're a tight-knit team working across some of Australia's most critical Defence and national security programs. We value expertise, collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects.

We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector. As part of IAG, you'll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals.

Most opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered following successful client acceptance and completion of all required pre‑engagement checks and onboarding activities.

Please note: as this role may support a Defence program, a Defence employment moratorium period may apply to current or recently separated ADF/APS personnel seeking to move into industry roles. If you are currently serving or have recently left Defence, we'd recommend confirming your eligibility to apply before submitting.