• Global company
• Permanent and full time Configuration Control Officer position
• Cairns, Queensland location

In Cairns, BAE Systems provides Hydrographic In Service Support (HISS) to the Royal Australian Navy, managing the in service support requirements of Hydrographic Ships, Survey Motor Launches and Survey Motor Boats. Collectively, the team manages scheduled maintenance, engineering configuration changes and ad-hoc support requirements to support this fleet.

Passionate people work at BAE Systems and the team contributes to something really big – the defence of Australia. Applications are now sought for a dynamic Configuration Control Officer to support the Cairns site, on a permanent and full time basis. Are you up for the challenge?

As the Configuration Control Officer, you will:
• Manage the configuration management system for the project team
• Perform configuration management tasks including managing data, parts, software and documents in soft and hardcopy. This includes registering, storing, updating, retrieving and issuing project information using the configuration management system
• Provide customer assistance on the configuration management system
• Coordinate the development of maintenance activity certification plans and ensure compliance with the plans
• Periodically review the usage upkeep cycles and ensure ongoing appropriateness of the planned maintenance systems
• Contribute to the compliance of the Naval Technical Regulation Framework requirements including the conduct and assessment of maintenance planning risks
• Provide support for the configuration management system restricted network and associated hardware
• Provide assistance in the maintenance and management of local Information Management and Technology 
• Manage and maintain all backup and stored data on the restricted network
• Provide system reports to the customer
• Facilitate configuration management system training to internal and external stakeholders 

As an ideal applicant you will have:
• Previous experience as a Configuration Control Officer or in a similar role
• Experience utilising various configuration management tools
• Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under own initiative to deliver outputs to time, quality and cost

Whilst not essential, a Diploma in Engineering coupled with configuration control experience within the maritime industry will be highly regarded.

As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Applications should be addressed to: Kon Yiannikopoulos, HR Advisor – Recruitment. Please ensure you attach a current resume and copy of your relevant qualification(s) to your application. A cover letter is preferred.

At BAE Systems you will find support for training and development, competitive benefits and family friendly, flexible work practices in addition to a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.