Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance EOI

KBR is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from highly skilled and experienced defence technical and engineering professionals to support the Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Group within the Department of Defence.

Under the GWEO Integrated Work Package (IWP), KBR provides Above The Line (ATL) Contracted Support to the GWEO Group across a broad range of programs, projects, and business functions. The GWEO Group delivers critical capabilities that directly enable mission success for Defence Groups and Services and is currently undertaking a number of prioritised activities aligned to updated Defence and Industry Strategic Priorities, supporting Australia’s sovereign domestic production capability across the supply chain.

The Opportunity

Through this EOI, KBR is building a talent pool of professionals who may be considered for current or future roles within the GWEO program. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the following areas, ideally gained within Defence or a defence manufacturing environment:

• Technical Program Management
• Technical Project Management
• Program and Project Support
• Schedule Management
• Systems Engineering
• Guided Weapons and/or Explosive Ordnance Engineering
• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)

The ideal candidates will bring a strong technical or engineering background, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to supporting Australia’s national security through the development of a sovereign Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance industrial base.

Location

The preferred location is Canberra; however, candidates from other locations across Australia may be considered, including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Benalla, Mulwala, and Adelaide, subject to suitability and competitiveness of experience.

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience in defence technology, engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience working within regulated environments, including defence standards and compliance frameworks
• Experience on major Defence projects (CASG experience highly desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support effective stakeholder engagement
• A commitment to continuous professional development and knowledge sharing

Security Requirements

All candidates must hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Defence Security Clearance.

Only candidates with an existing NV1 clearance or higher are eligible to apply.

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!

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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.