Configuration Manager

Contract Opportunity | Technical Data Manager – Marine Engineering | Canberra ACT | RFx28759

Azooa is preparing a response for RFx28759 and is seeking a suitably qualified Technical Data Manager – Marine Engineering contractor to support the Civil Maritime Capability Division / Civil Maritime Sustainment Branch.

This is a specialist contractor opportunity for someone with strong experience in technical data management, configuration control, maritime sustainment documentation, engineering records, vessel drawings, audit readiness, maintenance documentation and regulatory compliance.

The role sits within the Fleet and Marine Engineering Section, which is responsible for engineering, legislative and safety assurance across the Australian Border Force maritime fleet. The section oversees the technical performance, maintenance and configuration management of approximately 50 vessels and supports compliance with the ABF Safety Management System, Australian Maritime Safety Authority requirements, the IMO ISM Code and other maritime regulatory obligations.

This position will play an important role in ensuring vessel technical data is accurate, current, controlled, accessible and aligned with sustainment, certification, maintenance and operational readiness requirements.

Role Snapshot

Role: Technical Data Manager – Marine Engineering

RFQ: RFx28759

Location: ABF Headquarters, Canberra Airport ACT

Division: Civil Maritime Capability Division

Branch: Civil Maritime Sustainment Branch

Section: Fleet and Marine Engineering

Classification: Contractor, AFPCSS Panel Level 3 or equivalent / EL1 equivalent

Clearance: NV1 required, or ability to obtain and maintain NV1

Additional requirement: Employment Suitability Clearance

Maximum rate: Up to

$160/hour including super

Recommended competitive range: $135–$150/hour including super

Engagement: Contract opportunity

About the Environment

The Civil Maritime Sustainment Branch supports maritime and aerial surveillance and patrol capabilities across Australia’s Exclusive Economic Zone. This includes sustainment and operational support for Australian Border Force vessels that conduct strategic patrols, tactical surveillance and on-water law enforcement operations.

The broader branch environment includes maritime sustainment, contracted surveillance, satellite and sensor systems, logistics support and high-tempo operational support functions. The work is complex, regulated and operationally important.

The Fleet and Marine Engineering Section provides engineering, legislative and safety assurance for ABF maritime assets. It supports fleet readiness by maintaining engineering documentation, compliance records, technical data, configuration information and sustainment inputs that enable safe and effective vessel operations.

About the Role

The Technical Data Manager – Marine Engineering will be responsible for the management, accuracy and accessibility of technical data for ABF vessels.

The successful contractor will support configuration control, engineering documentation management, vessel drawing control, maintenance documentation, sustainment planning and audit readiness. The role will help ensure technical data supports ABF’s regulatory, safety, sustainment and operational obligations.

Maritime sustainment

Defence or Federal Government engineering support

Shipyard or marine maintenance environments

Asset management / engineering records

Technical data libraries

Configuration management

Vessel documentation and drawings

Certification and compliance documentation

Engineering assurance or sustainment support

Core Purpose

The core purpose of the role is to ensure ABF vessel technical data is accurate, controlled, available and fit for purpose.

The position supports engineering assurance and operational readiness by ensuring technical documentation, vessel drawings, engineering records, configuration data and sustainment documentation are properly managed and aligned with maintenance, certification and compliance requirements.

The contractor will help ensure the Fleet and Marine Engineering Section can access reliable technical information to support decisions, audits, maintenance planning, engineering changes, vessel modifications and sustainment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

The Technical Data Manager – Marine Engineering will be responsible for activities including:

Acting as Configuration Manager for vessel drawings, engineering documentation and critical item registers.

Ensuring technical data is consolidated, accurate, accessible and aligned with ABF sustainment requirements.

Maintaining configuration management systems and ensuring engineering changes, vessel modifications and updates are accurately recorded.

Supporting DLM10 preparation by aligning documentation with vessel maintenance schedules, spare part requirements and compliance standards.

Supporting compliance with ABF’s Marine Safety Management System and ISM Code obligations.

Ensuring document control practices support audit readiness, regulatory assurance and sustainment planning.

Providing direct support to In-Service Support teams and vessel crews by supplying up-to-date technical records.

Supporting maintenance, certification and sustainment planning through accurate and accessible engineering documentation.

Collaborating with engineering teams, contractors, surveyors and other stakeholders to ensure technical data supports operational readiness.

Maintaining engineering records that support vessel maintenance, configuration control, certification and compliance obligations.

Ensuring documentation is suitable for use in maintenance, audits, sustainment decisions and engineering assurance activities.

Key Deliverables

Controlled vessel technical data registers

Updated vessel drawings and engineering documentation records

Configuration management records

Critical item registers

Engineering change and vessel modification records

Documentation aligned to DLM10 sustainment planning

Technical data inputs supporting maintenance schedules and spare part requirements

Audit-ready technical documentation

Records supporting Marine Safety Management System obligations

Records supporting ISM Code documentation obligations

Technical documentation for maintenance, certification and sustainment planning

Stakeholder coordination with engineers, ISS providers, vessel crews, contractors and surveyors

Documentation that supports operational readiness and regulatory compliance

Mandatory / Essential Criteria

Ability to possess, obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance.

Ability to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance.

Strong experience in technical data management and configuration control.

Knowledge of maritime sustainment documentation.

Experience managing or supporting vessel drawings and engineering records.

Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory and sustainment documentation standards.

Expertise in engineering records, maintenance documentation and audit readiness.

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, controlled and accessible technical information.

Ability to work with engineering, maintenance, sustainment and compliance stakeholders.

Ability to support documentation that underpins certification, maintenance planning and operational readiness.

Desirable Experience

Engineering or technical data management qualifications.

Familiarity with DLM10 programs.

Familiarity with maritime sustainment frameworks.

Experience supporting ABF vessel operations or similar maritime environments.

Defence, ABF, Federal Government, shipyard, marine engineering or sustainment experience.

Experience with technical data libraries or configuration management systems.

Experience supporting engineering change records, vessel modification records or maintenance documentation.

Experience working with engineers, surveyors, ISS providers, maintenance teams or vessel crews.

Familiarity with maritime compliance, certification or audit environments.

Understanding of vessel documentation, drawings, registers, technical records and sustainment artefacts.

Rate Guidance

Maximum rate: Up to

$160/hour including super

Azooa recommended winning range: $135–$150/hour including super

Lower end: stronger chance of winning

Mid-range: competitive

Higher end: less competitive unless specialist experience justifies it

Higher rates may still be considered where niche skills, current clearance, maritime documentation expertise, configuration control capability, audit readiness experience, Defence / ABF background or strong domain fit outweigh rate.

Please include your expected hourly rate including super when applying.

Clearance Requirements

Candidates must be able to possess, obtain and maintain:

Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance

Employment Suitability Clearance

Please include your current clearance level, expiry date if applicable, and whether you are willing and eligible to obtain or maintain the required clearance.

Location

ABF Headquarters

3 Molonglo Drive

Canberra Airport ACT 2609

Candidates should be able to work from Canberra as required by the engagement.

This is a strong opportunity for candidates with technical data, maritime sustainment, engineering documentation, configuration management or Defence / Federal Government experience who are looking for their next contract engagement.