Configuration Change Officer

We work in an environment that is interesting and meaningful. We're Australia's submarine company, and every day we're supporting the Royal Australian Navy to protect Australia's national security and to bring its submariners home safely.

If you are looking for a role that makes a difference, we'll provide you with the opportunity to grow your career that offers flexibility and security to balance life and work. It's why working at ASC is like no other job. It's a deeper purpose that we can all be proud of.

**About the Opportunity**

Do you have an eye for detail? Would you thrive with a balance of office work and physical audits on the submarines?

Are you willing to be trained on the job specific to the role with your transferable skills?

Reporting to the Configuration Change Lead, the Configuration Change Officer operates within ASC's Engineering Services Department. They are accountable for processing Configuration Management (CM) activities within systems and conducting audits to manage the configuration management baseline.

**_ This role is a permanent full-time position, based in Henderson, WA._**

**Responsibilities**
- Review documentation within a technical environment to determine implementation and status of engineering changes on the submarines.
- Review and confirmation of changes performed which requires data entry across a number of software programs ensuring integrity and accuracy.
- Physical audits require you to utilise documentation while physically going on board the submarine and accessing all areas to validate all identified changes including confined spaces.
- Analysis and identification of anomalies and ability to read and understand documentation relating to engineering change activities.
- Conduct tasks directed by the Configuration Change Lead to meet schedule deadlines.
- Report and communicate status of Configuration Management tasks with projected view for management.
- Escalate any issues, problems or challenges through the hierarchy chain - offering solutions where possible.

**About you**
- Experience in a Configuration Management environment (desired, not essential).
- Experience in a technical environment or trade (desired, not essential).
- Transferable skills in working environments with change management, mechanical and/or electrical or similar.
- Demonstrated high level of analytical skills through accurate and focused work ethic.
- Undertake tasks accordingly with a high standard of personal organisation and departmental goals.
- Understanding of management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritising and process execution.
- Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office and general technology proficiency.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and customer.

**Eligibility**

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

**Benefits**
- Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
- Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work - life balance.
- Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
- Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
- Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
- Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
- A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
- Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

**About ASC**

ASC has served as Australia's submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. ASC built the Collins Class submarines and now sustains the fleet in Osborne, South Australia and in Henderson, Western Australia. Supported by its predominantly Australian supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, we deliver submarine capability and availability to the Royal Australian Navy.