Maritime Infrastructure Capability Advisor

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We are renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes based on our collaborative approach and our “One Team” value.

In Australia, KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions business employs over 1300 people with offices in each state. Our project delivery track record, industry profile and strong relationships have enabled us to grow significantly, and we continue to expand. This continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.

Creating a superb culture is also huge for us and a key part of our success and growth. Genuine collaboration across the business is integral to how we work. As a company KBR have created an open, inclusive organisation where people matter, are valued, and cared about. By joining KBR you can be assured that you are joining a team that pulls in the same direction and shares common values.

About the role

Project Support – Maritime Advisory, PMCA & Maritime Design

• Providing high‑quality advisory support across Maritime domain projects, including planning, risk assessment, performance reporting, and project documentation.
• Supporting PMCA (Project Management & Contract Administration) activities, ensuring compliance with Defence or other Government processes, frameworks, and assurance requirements.
• Contributing to maritime design project phases, including concept development, design reviews, and integration of stakeholder inputs.
• Coordinating technical and non‑technical information between engineering, project management, and commercial teams.
• Assisting with project scheduling, milestones, deliverables, and progress tracking.
• Ensuring all outputs meet Commonwealth quality, security, and governance standards.

Development of Functional Requirements & Business Cases

• Leading or contributing to the development of functional and technical requirements for maritime capability initiatives.
• Conducting needs analysis, gap assessments, and solution option analysis to inform decision‑making.
• Preparing business cases aligned with Defence Capability Life Cycle (CLC) frameworks and relevant policy guidance.
• Supporting the creation of cost estimates, benefits assessments, and risk evaluations for capability proposals.
• Ensuring documentation is clear, defensible, and supports approval pathways through Defence committees.

Stakeholder Management & Engagement

• Building and maintaining effective relationships with Defence stakeholders across SEG, Navy, NSSG, CASG, industry partners, and internal teams.
• Facilitating workshops, consultations, and briefings to gather input and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Representing the organisation in stakeholder forums, working groups, and governance meetings.
• Managing expectations, resolving issues, and ensuring timely communication of project updates and decisions.
• Preparing stakeholder-facing materials, including presentations, reports, and strategic communications

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At KBR, we value you – here’s how.

While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology, and engineering solutions, we’re committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best.

Benefits include:

• Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.

• 20 Days of annual leave per year + the ability to accrue an additional 8 hours every 4 weeks (33 days in total)

• Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)

• Salary packaging and novated leases

• Paid professional membership fees

• Life/Health insurance discounts

• Employee stock purchase plans

• Paid parental leave

• Personal career development plans

• Growth and promotion opportunities

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!

Our people are the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating work environments in which every member of our team of teams feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, and where each person is given opportunities to belong, connect and grow.

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