About The Opportunity Based in Henderson, WA, the Senior Configuration Management Officer is responsible for supporting the coordination and delivery of Configuration Management (CM) activities across major Defence shipbuilding programs. Working closely with the Configuration Lead and Configuration Manager, you will help maintain configuration integrity throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring accurate baseline management, configuration control, engineering change management, and audit readiness. This role plays a critical part in supporting platform acceptance, successful handover, and transition between acquisition and sustainment activities.

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. With operations spanning multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions and operational delivery.

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 Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance.

The maritime is now. What’s Involved Coordinate and deliver Configuration Management activities in accordance with project plans and Configuration Management Plans

Maintain accurate configuration information and change records within Configuration Management Tools

Support baseline management, configuration identification, control, and status accounting activities





Coordinate and participate in Physical Configuration Audits and configuration reporting

Assess and manage Configuration Management impacts associated with Engineering Change Processes (ECPs)

Monitor and report Configuration Management performance against agreed KPIs

Contribute to the continuous improvement of CM processes, procedures, and work instructions

Collaborate with stakeholders across Engineering, Production, Programs, and ILS functions

Provide mentorship and guidance to CM Officers and Document Controllers when required

Act on behalf of the Configuration Lead during periods of absence You’ll Need Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline, or a Certificate IV (or higher) in a technical discipline

Demonstrated experience in Configuration Management within engineering, defence, or complex project environments

Working knowledge of Systems Engineering standards and EIA-649 Configuration Management principles

Experience using engineering software and document management systems such as CMT, CMMS, AMOS, or similar

Strong understanding of baseline management, configuration control, status accounting, and configuration audits

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Intermediate Microsoft Office and Excel skills

Australian Citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Baseline Defence Security Clearance 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 setting 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 also encouraged to apply. Learn more at https://www.austaljobs.com/australia

📌 Senior Config Mgmt Officer (Fremantle)
🏢 Austal
📍 Fremantle