Principal Configuration Management Officer

Principal Configuration Management Officer As the Principal Configuration Management Officer, you’ll lead the planning, control and maintenance of configuration items and baselines across the JP9101 program. You’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate, consistent configuration information for both the current DHFCS and the new EDHFCS as it transitions into service. You’ll manage CM activities, coordinate change control forums, oversee technical documentation, and collaborate with engineering, logistics, procurement and program teams to deliver high‑quality, compliant solutions. Your leadership will support the CM/DM team and contribute to continuous improvement across the engineering lifecycle. About You You bring strong technical capability in Configuration Management, with experience managing complex configuration structures, baselines and change processes. You’re confident making informed CM decisions, maintaining high data integrity, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and governance. You’re a collaborative leader who communicates clearly, mentors others and builds effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams. You’re committed to improving processes, sharing knowledge and driving efficient, sustainable CM practices that enhance capability and program outcomes. Qualifications Extensive relevant experience in relatable technical/engineering roles. Track record of experience performing technical data management and configuration management. Technical background, preferably in Defence or Defence Industry. Understanding of Systems Engineering and how Configuration Management fits within Systems Engineering processes. Solid understanding of Configuration Management and Data Management processes and procedures (ISO 10007, EIA-649C). Good understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, such as IFS, Teamcenter, or similar software). What We Offer Agile work environment with onsite and remote options, including a laptop and working‑from‑home kit. Compressed hours for additional flexibility. Work‑life integration policy with annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave and more. Supportive and engaging environment with career growth, capability framework and access to self‑led learning through LinkedIn Learning and study leave. beRewarded program providing discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan. Wellbeing support through online program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, employee assistance program and wellbeing leave. weRecognise program recognising outstanding work and living our principles (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 programmes our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services, designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships, providing fleet‑wide through‑life support and asset management services for Navy customers, and managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business. Legal and Security Requirements Due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Security Clearance as defined in the AGSVA guidelines. Should your application progress, you may be required to complete pre‑employment checks including reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work. Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer and we commit to respond to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr