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KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.\nKBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.\nThink.KBR.com\nKBR in Australia\nWith 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.\nLearn more about KBR in Australia\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.\nThe Opportunity:\nThis is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a baseline uplift project, contributing technical expertise across complex ship systems. You will act as the Subject Matter Expert, providing critical guidance and technical direction to ensure alignment across LHD and AOR systems.\nYou’ll be at the centre of resolving baseline discrepancies, leading the identification and remediation of system misalignments while empowering the broader project team with clear, risk-based technical advice. Working collaboratively across disciplines, you will influence key decisions and help drive technical integrity throughout the project lifecycle.\nWith a Level 4 SQEP Technical Delegation, you’ll operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, shaping outcomes and ensuring that all technical activities support the successful delivery of the ACS CLCM Baseline Uplift Project.\nThis is a permanent full-time opportunity and is based in Garden Island, Sydney.\nResponsibilities:\nProvide system-level technical assurance across Platform, Combat Systems, or Electrical domains, ensuring maintenance, support, and configuration data is accurate, aligned, and internally consistent for incorporation into the product baseline.\nAct as System SME to identify, analyse, and resolve baseline misalignments, applying ILS and LSA principles to assess data discrepancies and define technically sound remediation actions.\nSupport technical risk management activities, including input to RPRs, PIRs, and engineering recommendations where baseline issues impact safety, sustainment, or availability.\nCollaborate with project and technical teams to ensure system intent, maintenance concepts, and certification requirements are accurately reflected in updated technical products for SPO/CLCM handover.\nEngage with internal and external stakeholders as a trusted technical authority, providing clear advice and supporting technical reviews across concurrent workstreams.\nMaintain effective stakeholder communication and strong working relationships across the CLCM environment.\nContribute to continuous improvement of baseline uplift processes, tools, and governance frameworks.\nAs the ideal candidate you will bring:\nEssential:\nExtensive experience in Electrical, Platform, or Combat Systems within the Defence maritime domain.\nAustralian Qualification Framework (AQF) Diploma or higher in a relevant technical discipline, or equivalent ADF Subject 4 qualification (WO level - RAN, ARA, or RAAF trade).\nExperience in Navy Technical Risk Management.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a team environment.\nEligibility for ITAR clearance\nDesirable:\nCertificate IV in Maintenance and Operational domains.\nBachelor of Engineering or equivalent qualification in a recognised engineering discipline.\nMembership of a recognised professional body and eligibility for Chartered Engineer status.\nNRT qualifications including:TLIX0028X - Develop technical publications to support integrated logistics\nTLIX0031X - Provide maintenance engineering support in a Defence integrated logistics environment\nTLIX0032X - Undertake configuration management to support integrated logistics\nTLIX0034X - Undertake supply support in integrated logistics\n\nExperience in change management within complex technical environments.\nAll candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.\nWhat we will offer you:\nA workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work\nFlexible working\nCompetitive salary (including annual reviews)\nPaid parental leave\nIncome protection\nCorporate rewards\nSalary packaging/Novated leasing\nEmployee stock purchase plans\nFlu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance\nCareer development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways\n\nIf you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!\nPlease note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.\nAs 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). 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