Configuration Manager

About the role

The Configuration Manager supports program delivery teams by ensuring that requirements, design outputs and physical assets remain controlled, traceable and auditable throughout the program lifecycle. This systems engineering role is central to maintaining configuration integrity across design and construction phases.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Program Configuration Management Plan, procedures, templates and work instructions.
• Define configuration items, baselines and status accounting requirements, ensuring compliance with client and quality standards.
• Support requirements traceability using IBM Rational DOORS NG, including baselining, version control and change impact analysis.
• Maintain configuration control of architectural models, interfaces, documents and physical assets.
• Coordinate change control activities, monitor change proposals and ensure approved changes are reflected in baselines.

Required profile

• Experience in configuration management within defence, infrastructure or complex engineering environments.
• Understanding of systems engineering and requirements management principles.
• Australian citizenship with ability to obtain required security clearances.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience.

Required skills

• IBM Rational DOORS NG (or similar requirements management tool).
• Configuration management processes and baseline management.
• Strong written and verbal communication.