Configuration Manager

About the Team

Based at MILVEHCOE (Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence) Redbank, our engineering team support our Vehicle Systems division. You will support configuration management across Tactical Vehicles. This is a rare chance to join a collaborative team of engineers, technical specialists and analysts.

About the Role

The Configuration Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining the configuration management (CM) environment, policy and procedure guidelines, CM planning, reporting and audits for the related projects. The Configuration Manager also ensures project related data is created and maintained within a strong governance and consistent process across the Company.

As Configuration Manager, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

• Create and maintain Configuration Management Plans (CMP) and all processes pertaining to CM;
• Creating, performing and monitoring CM deliverables such as MRI, CSAR and BSC;
• Producing and monitoring management reports;
• Plan and execute CM throughout the project lifecycle, including product development;
• Establish, maintain, monitor and report contractually required or internally directed baselines (e.g. functional, allocated, and product baselines) with appropriate Engineering documentation and Standards;
• Establish, review, oversee and update configuration management processes, including end to end Change Process;
• Consult and coach project teams;
• Supporting of internal and external customers by responding to queries relating to any of the responsibilities outlined above; and
• Conduct Configuration Control Board/s (CCB) and other working groups to include coordination with board members, writing appropriate board directives, and tracking action items.

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes: 

• Experience in Configuration Management and Change Management;
• Experience in Defence contract Configuration Management;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and PDM systems;
• Strong all round IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite to (advanced);
• Target-focused, structured and independent working approach, analytical mind and reasoning;
• Willing to travel when required; and
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Baseline Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).

• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help cost of living;
• On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions);
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing; and
• We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180.

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au

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Applications will close on the 30^th of July 2024