Configuration Manager

About this role

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 a high level of stakeholder engagement and will liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex and difficult issues. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development. This technical position requires the individual to have obtained a recognised Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 6 qualification in a relevant technical domain or relevant skills and work experience such that an individual can reasonably achieve a recognised AQF qualification if required by the position. About our Team Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Group (GWEO) plays a central role in meeting the priorities outlined in the 2024 National Defence Strategy and the 2024 Integrated Investment Program. Our Team, within the GWEO Group, GWEO Portfolio, Program and Product/Project Management (P3M) Services, provides GWEO Group programs, projects and products with specialist advice and support in the areas of Engineering, Materiel Logistics and Program Performance. GWEO is committed to recruiting the right people, in the right jobs, at the right time. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. You will enjoy working in a team that come together and excel in order to achieve organisational objectives, whilst continuing to pursue your own self-development goals. GWEO is dedicated to providing our staff with a diverse, manageable, favourable work-life balance, and we support flexible working arrangements. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one, which directly reflects the needs and scope of Defence’s varied operational requirements. Our people are capable, innovative, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration. You will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would not get with any other organisation. Our Ideal Candidate Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Group (GWEO) is seeking a committed and confident Configuration Management Officer with 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 consider these in planning, decision-making and priority settings. • Provides configuration management 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 work well with a diverse group of people to achieve results. • Demonstrate well-developed organisational skills. • Strives for results. • Exemplifies APS values and conducts.