Configuration/Data Controller - Engineering

Job descriptionAt BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.About the OPPORTUNITYWe have a new opportunity for a Configuration/Data Controller – Engineering, to join our business on the Hawk Lead-in Fighter (LIF) aircraft program. You will be part of an inclusive and supportive team based in Williamtown (Newcastle), New South Wales and will be employed on a permanent full time basis. We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia.This position will require you to work on afternoon shift for one week every month. An afternoon shift loading will be provided when working on afternoon shift.The Hawk Lead-In Fighter is the world's most successful advanced military jet trainer aircraft built on more than 35 years of fast jet training experience. More than 1,000 aircrafts have operated across 18 countries, preparing more than 20,000 pilots for life in a fast-jet cockpit. In 2022, BAE Systems Australia welcomed a $1.5 billion Hawk Lead-In Fighter contract extension that will continue to train Australia's frontline fighter pilots through to 2031.Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure aircraft maintenance documentation and associated activities is coordinated in line with regulations by updating and monitoring the integrity of the maintenance management data base
• Maintain the maintenance Configuration/Data management practices and systems, performing various data management activities
• Provide maintenance configuration and data management advice, support and training to internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the integrity of the maintenance configuration management system including processes, tools and data
• Collaborate effectively and build good relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a positive culture
• Provide a range of reports from the maintenance configuration management system
• Identify and investigate maintenance configuration and data problems and initiate corrective actions

About YOU

• Configuration data control/management experience or technical experience in a manufacturing/production/engineering environment
• The ability to work on afternoon shift for one week per month
• Good computer literacy skills including the Microsoft Office suite, good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good attention to detail and good communication skills with the ability to develop effective relationships with stakeholders
• Self-motivation, the ability to learn new concepts and the drive to improve current processes
• Whilst not essential, aviation industry technical experience will be highly regarded

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.About USYou will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.We are proud to be recognised as an .Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit:ClearancesAs a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances..