Title:
Engineering Lead
Your KBR future - delivering solutions and changing the world
About KBR:
Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) is a leading Defence and Government professional services provider. In Australia, KBR has been delivering solutions to Defence and Defence industry for over 20 years. We provide in-depth expertise to a wide range of Defence sector projects through our core competencies of program and project management, engineering, asset management, integrated logistics support, procurement and training solutions.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor / Team Lead for an emerging full-time, permanent opportunity based in either Canberra, Adelaide, or Melbourne.
This role will play a crucial part in leading and managing a team of engineering and technical staff within a major Capability Project. You will coordinate and prioritise work across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure the successful acquisition, integration, and transition of Mission Systems into sustainment.
Reporting to the Program Engineering Lead, the Engineering Supervisor will take charge of day-to-day project engineering activities, aligning with project needs and objectives. Additionally, you may be tasked to assist other projects when required, depending on workload.
This position requires an active NV1 AGSVA security clearance.
Please note that this is an Expression of Interest, and applications will be reviewed as positions become available. Only candidates whose skills and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted in due course.
As the ideal candidate, you will bring:
• Proven experience in leading and managing engineering teams within Defence projects
• Strong coordination and prioritisation skills across multiple engineering disciplines
• Ability to support project requirements for acquiring, integrating, and transitioning Mission Systems into sustainment
• Experience in interfacing with both Program Engineering Leads and Project Managers to ensure successful engineering outcomes
• Flexibility to assist other projects as needed based on workload
• A strategic approach to engineering management within complex, multidisciplinary projects
What we will offer you:
• 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!
KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community, and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an NV1 AGSVA security clearance will be required, and compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is mandatory.
