Configuration and Data Management Lead

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At Kongsberg Defence Australia (KDAu), we are proud to be building sovereign capability right here in Australia. Join us to be part of part of a something meaningful, playing an essential role in delivering mission-critical projects and advanced defence systems in close collaboration with our global colleagues and local industry partners.

Our Mawson Lakes Facility (MLF) in Adelaide is the center of excellence for integration, facilities management, and sustainment of advanced defence systems. At MLF, you’ll be working alongside highly skilled engineers, operations, and project professionals in a collaborative and fast-paced environment that drives the success of Australia’s missile launch capability.

What makes MLF unique:

• Hub for integration, sustainment and facilities management.
• Work across multi-isciplinary teams support national defence
• Opportunity to shape a strong local defence industry presence in South Australia.

We are seeking an experienced Configuration and Data Management Lead to join our growing team. In this high-impact role, you'll oversee the configuration and data management of technical and contract data across the full project lifecycle, supporting mission-critical defence project.

As the Configuration and Data Management Lead, you will:

• Register, distribute and maintain Engineering, Technical and Contract Data Deliverable documentation.
• Lead the development, implementation and management of a KDAu program configuration management system and data management system.
• Develop, maintain, and promote configuration & data management of contract deliverables.
• Support conduct of configuration status accounting and audits.
• Manage and maintain the program product definition and design data, technical baselines, engineering changes, and current approved configuration
• Conduct configuration and data management activities in compliance with regulations, Configuration Management Plans and KONGSBERG management System.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in a configuration and data management role in a Defence project environment within Defence or Defence Industry.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle / Configuration Management software.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant technical discipline.
• Familiarity with the range of Contractual Data Deliverables required under ASDEFCON contracting.

MANDATORY requirements:

• Must be able to access information controlled under the US International Traffic of Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian security clearance.

Why join Kongsberg Australia?

We are committed to being an employer of choice. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) offers industry-leading benefits including:

• Generous paid parental leave (26 weeks primary carer / 4 weeks secondary carer)
• 5 weeks annual leave and additional leave options.
• Marriage and fertility leave
• Above-superannuation guarantee employer contribution.
• Access to the WhereFit program, providing exclusive discounts on health, fitness, wellbeing, and lifestyle services.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and career pathways.