About the OpportunityAs the Configuration Management Lead for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), your role is to oversee the configuration management functions - planning, identification, control, status accounting and auditing for specified contract/project. The CML will ensure configuration management activities for assigned project are adequately planned, estimated, implemented and supported by appropriate toolsAbout AustalAustal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers. Learn more at austal.com/ssaThis is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now. What’s InvolvedCoordinate with Configuration 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 techniquesFacilitate Configuration Management AuditsResponsible 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 are conducted according to the configuration management plan.You’ll Need 5 years’ experience in configuration management role, preferably with Defence experienceFormal Configuration Management trainingExperience with use and application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) ToolKnowledge of Configuration Management principles, plans, procedures, and processesStrong management skills and team building capability.Ability to distribute Configuration Management knowledge to wider Austal audience.Why Join Us?Competitive compensation and benefits package.Professional development and training opportunities.A supportive and dynamic work environment.Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.Veterans are encouraged to apply.Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia AUD Henderson 6166

Configuration Management Lead

About the Opportunity

As the Configuration Management Lead for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), your role is to oversee the configuration management functions - planning, identification, control, status accounting and auditing for specified contract/project.

The CML will ensure configuration management activities for assigned project are adequately planned, estimated, implemented and supported by appropriate tools

About Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

  • Coordinate with Configuration 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 are conducted according to the configuration management plan.

You’ll Need 

  • 5 years’ experience in configuration management role, preferably with Defence experience
  • Formal Configuration Management training
  • Experience with use and application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Tool
  • 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.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

  • Posted Date 22 Jan 2026
  • Location Henderson
    WA / Australia
  • Industry Engineering
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided