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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.
 
Join our team at the Kongsberg Missile Facility (KMF) in Newcastle, a state-of-the-art manufacturing and integration site purpose-built to deliver cutting-edge missile systems to the Australian Defence Force. This facility represents a significant milestone in Australia’s sovereign defence capability and offers the chance to work on projects that have national impact.
  
What makes KMF unique:

• Australia’s first purpose-built missile manufacturing facility.
• Hands-on involvement in end-to-end production, from assembly to testing.
• Opportunities to work closely with global Kongsberg teams and advanced technology partners.

We are seeking an experienced Configuration and Data Manager 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. 

About the Role
As the Configuration and Data Manager, 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.

 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 Us:
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.
• 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.

For more information or to have a confidential discussion please contact us at kdauhr@kongsberg.com.

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