Configuration Manager

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.

Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes:

• Up to 12 Life Days of additional leave each year

• Support for learning, development and relevant certifications

• Opportunities to work across programs, domains and emerging technologies

• Career pathways that can evolve with your interests, capability and ambition

About the Team

You’ll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.

We provide world-leading naval and marine engineering expertise in support of Australia's maritime enterprise. Through our highly skilled team of naval architects, engineers and maritime specialists, we support major Australian naval programs and emerging maritime technologies across ship design, engineering, systems integration, acquisition and sustainment.

Leveraging nearly a century of naval design excellence and access to Gibbs & Cox's global network of specialists, we help deliver complex maritime projects that strengthen Australia's sovereign shipbuilding, naval design and maritime capability.

The Opportunity

This role is an opportunity to contribute to the Leidos Gibbs & Cox Australia team by delivering outcomes that matter. You will work with stakeholders to understand priorities, solve problems and support delivery of configuration management.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage the configuration management process, including change control, baseline management, and quality control.  

• Oversee document control processes to ensure accurate versioning, traceability, and accessibility of project documentation.

• Support delivery of quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with project, engineering, and defence standards.

• Coordinate configuration and quality activities across multidisciplinary and international project teams to maintain project integrity.  

• Based in Canberra or Newcastle.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings judgement, curiosity and a collaborative approach to work that matters.

Essential for this role:

• Configuration management expertise, including change control, version management, and baseline management. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to coordinate across technical and project teams. 

• High level of organisation and attention to detail, particularly in documentation, governance, and quality processes. 

• Background working in defence or regulated engineering environments, with knowledge of ASDEFCON frameworks highly regarded. 

• Ability to work proactively and independently, ensuring configuration integrity and compliance across the project lifecycle. 

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold, or be eligible to obtain a NV1 security clearance.

Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply. We value different experiences and are interested in the capability and potential you could bring.

What to Expect When You Apply

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage. You can expect:

• An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team

• An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel

• Any role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position

We’ll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you’ll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

Ready to explore what’s possible?

If this sounds like a role where you can make an impact and continue to grow, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply via the “Apply Now” button with your resume. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact the Careers team at Leidos Australia.

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