Principal Configuration Management Officer

Location: Keswick, SA, AU 5035; Abbotsford, VIC, AU 3067 Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid Your Role About the Role 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. To be successful in this position you will bring: Extensive relevant experience in relatable technical/engineering roles. Track record of experience in 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). A good understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, such as IFS, Teamcenter, or similar software). Description Your future at Babcock – what we offer you We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely and we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required; 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. 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. Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr