Your Next Big Opportunity
Embrace the role of Configuration Management Lead within our Austal Defence Shipbuilding team. Join us at this exciting time of growth and discover the incredible career opportunities that await you with a leading Defence Prime.
* Coordinate with CM Manager and other departments to identify opportunities for improvement and strategic outlook.
* Manage the day-to-day activities of the CM process, including the establishment of priorities and work tasks.
* Provide strategic planning to achieve program outcomes.
* Responsible for continuous improvement of CM processes, tools, methods, and techniques
* Facilitate Configuration Management Audits
* Responsible for controlling change against the approved baseline and embody changes, as approved.
* Ensuring that all information within the CM database is accurate and up-to-date.
* Responsibility of ensuring the day-to-day tasks are conducted according to the configuration management plan.
Your Expertise
* 5 years' experience in configuration management role, preferably with Defence experience
* Formal Configuration Management training
* Experience with use and application of Product Lifecycle Management Tool
* Knowledge of Configuration Management principles, plans, procedures, and processes
* Strong management skills and team building capability.
* Ability to distribute Configuration Management knowledge to wider Austal audience.
Due to the Security Clearance required for this position, applicants must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and uphold a Baseline Security Clearance through the Australian Department of Defence.
Benefits of Working at Austal
* Enjoy a true work/life balance with a 9-day fortnight.
* Relocation package available for the right person.
* Attractive salary package and generous employee benefits, including EAP, retailer discounts, salary sacrificing, and novated leasing (where applicable).
* Access to professional development and training opportunities.
* Thrive in a dynamic work environment with an established mentor program.
* Real opportunities for genuine career progression within our expanding global organisation.
Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.
Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work
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.
Why Austal
Austal(ASX: ASB) is Australia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice; designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators. The company operates shipbuilding and sustainment facilities in Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.
Austal Australia is delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Defence, employing approximately 1,000 people in facilities in located Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.