About the role As the Configuration Management SME, you'll provide specialist technical expertise across the JP Program, supporting Configuration Management activities throughout the lifecycle of program products and services.
Working across Acquisition, DHFCS Sustainment and Legacy software contracts, you'll design, develop and implement integrated Configuration Management systems, plans and processes, ensuring configuration baselines, technical artefacts and datasets are controlled, maintained and aligned with business, customer and regulatory requirements.
You'll monitor and report on CM performance, lead complex technical investigations and analysis, and provide specialist advice to support effective problem resolution and informed technical decision-making.
Working closely with Engineering Discipline Leads and capability managers, you'll contribute to the development of CM people capability, learning and development programs, career pathways, frameworks, processes and systems.
Alongside your JP responsibilities, you'll help shape and strengthen Configuration Management capability across Babcock Australasia.
About you You'll bring significant experience in Configuration Management within a complex engineering, defence, technology or similarly regulated environment, with the technical depth and judgement to operate as a recognised SME.
Strong knowledge of configuration identification, control, status accounting, audits, technical data management and CM systems is essential, together with the ability to interpret and apply relevant standards, procedures and compliance requirements.




You'll be comfortable leading technical investigations, assessing risk, making specialist engineering decisions and presenting technical information to customers and senior stakeholders.
A collaborative and forward-thinking approach will be key, with the ability to influence technical teams, share knowledge and build capability across a broader organisation.
Above all, you'll bring a robust focus on quality, safety, integrity and delivering sustainable technical solutions that support Babcock's customers and long-term engineering capability.
To be successful in this position you will bring: Approximately 12 years of experience in relatable technical/engineering roles.
Previous experience in managing applicable engineering function and/or technical delivery.
A good understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software).
Proficient with CM software products encompassing processes, tools and management environments.
Previous experience within Defence or Defence Industry Defence is advantageous / highly regarded.
Previous experience in the development and delivery of engineering learning programs.




(Programs with a CM focus is advantageous / highly regarded.)
Hold a technical vocational qualification/certificate in Configuration Management or related discipline.
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

📌 Configuration Management Sme (Adelaide)
🏢 Babcock International Group
📍 Adelaide