Configuration Management Lead

**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.

**Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA)**

With an exciting pipeline of future work for the Australian Defence Force at the Henderson Shipyard, now is the time to join us to be a part of some meaningful work in a dynamic and outcome focussed environment.

We are on our path towards becoming the Commonwealths “Strategic Shipbuilder” in the West, aiming to be in contract for the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA). Join us for this exciting opportunity to be part of continuous naval shipbuilding, contributing and significant work for the Australian Defence Force.

The SSA will establish an overarching program which enables the design and build of vessels at the Henderson Shipyard. The objective of the SSA is to possess the capacity and capability to initially deliver Landing Craft Medium & Heavy for the Australian Army in supporting continuous naval shipbuilding in WA.

The SSA is about establishing the capability within the Henderson Precinct, and Western Australia, to continuously build vessels for the Commonwealth. It will be led by Austal, and will require the engagement of local industry, supply chain and workforce to be successful.

Working within the SSA will provide career development opportunities whilst working alongside experienced, dedicated, and passionate industry professionals, in a collaborative, dynamic and outcome focused environment.

**Why Defence Industry**

Defence in Australia is a $40 bn per annum industry that is growing faster than many other sectors in the economy. In Western Australia, the defence industry is set for even faster growth to support the country’s need to increase its defence capabilities.

A career in defence industry rewards collaboration, curiosity, and ingenuity. Defence Industry attracts talent with research, manufacturing and technology skills which means our people come from many backgrounds, bringing a rich and diverse culture.

**About the Opportunity**

The Configuration Management Lead is a key position within the Asset Performance and Optimisation team, ‘delivering together.’ You’ll be.
- 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 is conducted according to the configuration management plan.

**Skills and Experience**
- 5 years’ experience in configuration management role, preferably with Defence experience
- Formal Configuration Management training
- 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.

**Security Clearance roles only**: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**
- True work/life balance with a 9-day fortnight
- Competitive salary package and generous employee benefits (including EAP, retailer discounts, salary sacrificing and novated leasing, where applicable)
- Professional development and training opportunities
- A supportive and dynamic work environment with an established mentor program
- Real opportunities for genuine career advancement within our growing, global organisation

**Culture**

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts; Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work.

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.

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