Configuration Controller

About the Team

The Configuration Management group is made up of people with varied backgrounds and strong collaboration habits. The team supports one another, shares knowledge freely, and offers a setting where a new hire can be guided through mentoring and professional development. A key motivation for the team is contributing to Australia’s sovereign capability.

A current team member describes the experience as working with capable colleagues to handle ongoing change, keep learning, and improve both individually and as a group while supporting internal and external stakeholders.

Role Overview

The Configuration Controller is accountable for designing, putting in place, and maintaining the plans, processes, and procedures needed to keep configuration baselines, technical records, and datasets accurate and up to date. This work supports Rheinmetall Defence Australia projects in meeting availability, safety, quality, cost, schedule, and contractual obligations.

In day-to-day work, the role handles configuration management activities across data, parts, software, and documents in both digital and paper form, using company systems and established workflows. The position also helps ensure that project information is created and maintained under strong governance and a consistent company-wide process.

What We're Looking For

Rheinmetall values candidates who reflect the SPORT principles: Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect, and Trust. These values help create a workplace where people act with integrity, communicate transparently, and honour commitments.

Experience and Technical Background

• Hands-on experience managing complex bills of materials, parts lists, drawings, and build-state configuration records.
• Working knowledge of Siemens Team Center and SAP modules PP, MM, QM, and PM.
• Strong understanding of material parts list structures and how to manage them effectively.
• Ability to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance, which requires Australian citizenship.

What We Offer

• A 9-day fortnight, giving long weekends every second week.
• Flexible working arrangements tailored to the individual.
• Access to discounts from more than 500 retailers to help with everyday costs.
• 26 weeks of parental leave and loyalty leave that accrues with each year of service.
• Recognition as an Endorsed Employer for All Women through WORK180.

Additional Information

Applications close on 28 June 2026.

The hiring process is expected to involve one interview stage before an offer is made to the preferred candidate, although this may change depending on the strength of applications.

For questions about the role, contact the RDA Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].