Technical Advisor

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With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

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The Opportunity

KBR is seeking an experienced Technical Advisor to join our Land Systems Division (LSD) in support of a major Protected Mobility Modernisation Project. This role is ideally suited to a trade-qualified technical specialist who can provide technical leadership and advice across communications, combat, electronic warfare, and associated support systems, while working collaboratively with Commonwealth stakeholders, industry partners, and integrated project teams.

As the Technical Advisor, you will provide subject matter expertise to support capability development, engineering activities, and technical decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Your contribution will be instrumental in supporting the standardisation and modernisation of the Australian Defence Force's Protected Mobility fleet, including the Bushmaster, Hawkei, and Protected Medium and Heavy Capability (PMHC) vehicle platforms, ensuring the successful integration of capability enhancements across lethality, survivability, connectivity, and enabling systems.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical advice and support across design, planning, capability development, integration, and engineering change activities.
• Support the planning, conduct, and reporting of testing, trials, investigations, and validation activities for equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with Defence Technical Regulatory Framework (TRF) requirements and complete configuration management actions within CMT-L and ERP systems.
• Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation and artefacts, including CES, NTIs, UHBs, EMEIs, ILSIs, and other approved technical publications.
• Support defect identification, investigation, and resolution activities, including the management and processing of Reports on Defective or Unsatisfactory Materiel (RODUMs).
• Support Commonwealth acceptance, verification, validation, and capability introduction activities to achieve successful capability transition and operational deployment.
• Contribute to engineering review boards, technical working groups, configuration control boards, and system safety forums.
• Liaise with ADF stakeholders, Capability Managers, CASG representatives, industry partners, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and respond to end-user enquiries.
• Contribute to the assessment, evaluation, and introduction of new and replacement capabilities, including technical risk and suitability assessments.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Trade or tertiary qualification in a relevant technical discipline (preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Communications, or C4I).
• Minimum four (4) years' experience performing technical or engineering support functions within the Defence sector or a comparable complex technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Defence communications systems, vehicle platforms, or integrated capability systems; systems integration experience is highly desirable.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining Defence technical publications and engineering documentation is highly desirable.
• Sound understanding of Defence engineering, maintenance, configuration management, and technical regulatory environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Commonwealth, ADF, and industry teams.
• Hold and maintain an NV1 Defence Security Clearance and meet applicable ITAR requirements.

Why you’ll enjoy being part of our team:

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place to Work.
• Flexible working.
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews).
• Paid parental leave.
• Income protection.
• Corporate rewards.
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing.
• Employee stock purchase plans.
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance.
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways.

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Jacob Warren in the KBR Talent Acquisition Team on MSP_TATeam@kbr.com.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences. 

Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes, or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online.