- Career development opportunities
- Competitive rewards and benefits
- Flexible working options
About the Role
As Configuration Manager for the JP9101 Program at Babcock, you will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of configuration and data management systems across the full product lifecycle.
You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate product baselines, ensuring that all engineering solutions align with business objectives and comply with internal governance and external standards.
This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring you to guide a team in the application of CM and DM principles including configuration identification, change control, verification, status accounting, and audits.
You will act as a key technical liaison between internal stakeholders and Commonwealth representatives, ensuring transparency, compliance, and knowledge transfer across all aspects of the program’s configuration landscape.
About You
You are an experienced Configuration Management professional with a deep understanding of complex engineering programs and the discipline of product lifecycle management.
You are highly proficient in applying CM and DM tools, techniques, and standards, and are confident representing these areas in audits, technical discussions, and stakeholder meetings.
More than just a technical expert, you’re a people-focused leader who invests in team development and fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and safety.
With your guidance, Babcock’s Configuration Management capability will not only meet program needs but evolve to meet future challenges head-on.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
- Extensive relevant experience in relatable technical/engineering roles.
- Proven experience in managing applicable CM/DM function and/or technical delivery.
- Excellent understanding and application of configuration and data management processes and toolsets (e.g. PLM, MRP and ERP systems).
- Ability to identify, develop and implement process, procedural and system improvements.
- Track record of achievement of technical data management and configuration management.
- Previous Configuration Management experience within Defence or Defence Industry (desirable)
Your future at Babcock – what we offer you
- We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;
- Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
- We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
- You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
- Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;
- You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.
Who we are
Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.
Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,700 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.
We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.
Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:
- Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
- Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
- Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
- Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.
So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.
Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.
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