About the Role
As a Configuration Management professional, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of configuration data and baselines across the ACS CLCM. You will support the planning and execution of Physical and Functional Configuration Audits (PCA/FCA), conduct configuration compliance activities, and provide Configuration Status Accounting services to stakeholders. The role also supports continuous improvement initiatives, manages responses to external audits and corrective actions, and promotes professional development through ongoing skills growth and best-practice adoption.
Responsibilities
- Actively assist the Configuration Team and other stakeholders under broad direction and in consultation with the Configuration and Data Manager.
- Execute day-to-day activities in accordance with the Configuration Management & Audit Plan.
- Liaise closely with the Engineering Team, Ship Leads and Waterfront Engineers responsible for the ACS CLCM to ensure compliance to the Configuration Management & Audit Plan.
- Independently apply Configuration Management techniques in the context of Systems Engineering on Navy Maritime Assets.
- Make decisions on Configuration change.
- Represent the team in Configuration Control Boards.
- Safeguard the health, safety and welfare of those within the organisation.
Requirements
- At least 5 years’ experience in an engineering role (preferably within the Defence industry).
- Experience in CMT-U, AMPS & Stock Control and Planned Maintenance (SCPM).
- Must be eligible for ITAR clearance of relevant ship systems.
- Experience in the Department of Defence.
- All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance.
- Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.
- Compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Skills
- Configuration Management
- Physical and Functional Configuration Audits (PCA/FCA)
- Configuration compliance
- Configuration Status Accounting
- Systems Engineering
- Navy Maritime Assets
- Configuration change
- Configuration Control Boards
Location
- Garden Island, Sydney
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years in an engineering role
Education Level
- Diploma, or equivalent, qualification in a recognised Engineering related discipline (Desirable)
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
Benefits
- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
- Flexible working
- Paid parental leave
- Income protection
- Corporate rewards
- Salary packaging/Novated leasing
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
- Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
About the Company
- KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world.
- KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.
- KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
- With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities.
- KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.
- At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.
- We are committed to being a People First company.
- We foster an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.
- We Deliver – Together.
Equal Opportunity
- KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
- As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
