Configuration Management Subject Matter Expert

About the role

Babcock is looking for a Configuration Management SME to provide specialist technical expertise across the JP9101 Program, supporting Configuration Management activities throughout the lifecycle of program products and services. Working across Acquisition, DHFCS Sustainment and legacy software contracts, the role also helps shape and strengthen Configuration Management capability across Babcock Australasia.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement integrated Configuration Management systems, plans and processes so that baselines, technical artefacts and datasets are controlled and aligned with business, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and report on CM performance, lead complex technical investigations and analysis, and give specialist advice to support problem resolution and technical decision-making.
• Work with Engineering Discipline Leads and capability managers to develop CM people capability, including learning and development programs, career pathways, frameworks, processes and systems.

Required profile

• About 12 years of experience in technical or engineering roles.
• Experience managing an engineering function and/or technical delivery.
• Previous experience in Defence or the Defence industry is advantageous.
• Experience developing and delivering engineering learning programs is advantageous.
• A technical vocational qualification or certificate in Configuration Management or a related discipline.
• Eligibility to obtain the required Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Required skills

• Knowledge of configuration identification, control, status accounting, audits, technical data management and CM systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply standards, procedures and compliance requirements.
• Comfortable leading technical investigations, assessing risk, making specialist engineering decisions and presenting to customers and senior stakeholders.
• Good understanding of engineering toolsets such as PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software.

What we offer

• Flexible working, including onsite and remote work, with a laptop and working-from-home kit provided, and compressed hours.
• Leave entitlements including annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave and defence reservist leave.
• Career growth through a capability framework, self-led learning modules via LinkedIn Learning and study leave.
• Wellbeing support through an online wellbeing program, an employee assistance program and wellbeing leave.
• Discounts through the beRewarded program, novated leasing options and a corporate shares plan.