Configuration Officer

Description:

The key duties of the position include
The Role
The Configuration Officer APS 6 is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex technical configuration work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to ensure they have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy requirements.
The Configuration Officer will work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of outcomes of their work. They will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures.
The Configuration Officer may be a team coach or lead a team and be accountable to set work priorities and manage workflows.
The Configuration Officer will have considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex or difficult issues. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
The successful candidate may be required to undertake work on and be provided with technical information pertaining to Defence articles of United States of America (US) origin. In accordance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), any applicant who holds, or has previously held, citizenship or permanent residency of a country other than Australia will be required to declare and indicate the country or countries of citizenship or permanent residency. Restrictions on access to Defence articles and associated technical data subject to the ITAR by dual national employees may apply.
About our Team
The Submarine Program within the Naval Shipbuilding & Sustainment Group (NSSG) is responsible for the maintenance and programmed upgrade of Australia's submarines. The Program works in partnership with the Royal Australian Navy and Industry to deliver the strategic submarine capability to the nation. You will have access to generous and attractive working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence. Working for Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities.
You can access a variety of flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, occasionally working from home and working hours that are not always nine to five.
Information on Defence employees' working conditions, including an attractive remuneration package that may respond to industry variations and a generous superannuation contribution (15.4%), can be sourced from the Defence Enterprise Agreement.
Our Ideal Candidate
Submarines is seeking a committed and confident Configuration Controller with considerable Configuration Management experience. They will be accountable for contributing towards understanding the needs of our varied customers and stakeholders and producing results according to their requirements.
Our ideal candidate would be someone who:

• Performs complex technical configuration activities and associated tasks working to agreed priorities and outcomes.
• Apply technical knowledge and experience to identify risks and uncertainties and take these into account in planning, decision-making and priority settings.
• Provides data administrative knowledge to support non-technical, complex technical and engineering activities.
• Show flexibility in responding to the changing context and shifting priorities of the customers.
• Can lead and work well with a diverse group of people to achieve results.
• Demonstrate well-developed organisational skills.
• Strives for results.
• Exemplifies APS values and conducts.