Compliance and Technical Risk Lead

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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. Learn more about our business here.
 

Capability Life Cycle Management (CLCM)

The CLCM is integrated into the System Program Office (SPO) and contracted to deliver through-life asset management of Products being supported (PBS). The CLCM performs asset, sustainment and engineering functions to optimise availability and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and minimise risk through life of the PBS. The CLCM works collaboratively via the SPO with Regional Maintenance Centre’s (RMC) to plan maintenance activities and installation of capability upgrades. The CLCM works collaboratively via the SPO with the Design Services Contract (DSC) to plan and execute engineering changes and services. The CLCM delivers functions against the contract scope across the Asset Class Enterprise to support Defence Maritime Capability.

The Opportunity:

The Compliance and Technical Risk Lead is responsible for delivery of the technical risk assurance program across the CLCM contract. The Compliance and Technical Risk Lead supports the Engineering Support Manager to deliver services in accordance with DSD-ENG-SERV for the CLCM.

The Compliance and Technical Risk Lead is responsible for deliverables against the DID-ENG-TRMP, manage the technical risk framework and to provide assurance that technical risk assessment and endorsement activities are compliant to policy and executed within the limits of engineering delegations.

The Compliance and Technical Lead will review applications for delegation and regularly audit the CLCM for compliance to policy, plans and process and raise corrective actions as required to facilitate continuous improvement.

The Compliance and Technical Risk Lead holds an Engineering delegation, executes risk based technical advice on sustainment activities in support of the ACSSPO Principal Engineer on PBS.

Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:

• Provide management oversight of the Capability Life Cycle Manager (CLCM) technical risk assurance program including and not limited to sustainment activities via systems engineering, maintenance delivery, configuration control and materiel support.
• Deliver trusted advice to the ACSSPO Principal Engineer and Principal Maintenance Manager on risks and issues concerning technical integrity.
• Make recommendations to the ACSSPO Principal Engineer on engineering decisions, including the assessment of Deviations and Waivers and the development of associated risk assessments, the identification and implementation of obsolescence solutions.
• Support the KBR Chief Engineer with CLCM internal engineering delegations and support professional development of CLCM personnel.
• Assess and maintain the ACSSPO Engineering Authority Register (EAR) and Technical Support Network (TSN).
• Maintain the ACSSPO Technical Risk Management Applications and Systems.
• Support ACSSPO retaining the Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO) and Authorised Materiel Seaworthiness Delivery Organisation (AMSDO) status.
• Participate in internal and external audits and as required perform as the lead point of contact for the ACSSPO and/or CLCM.
• Provide technical support and assistance to achieve compliance to Navy N Library Policies and Plans and Defence Engineering & Technical (E&T) policies.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience coupled with relevant qualifications).
• Eligible to obtain SQEP Engineering Delegation Authority within an Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO).
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in undertaking and managing designs.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a Defence or related technical industry (CASG/Defence/Defence Industry experience).
• Experience in the management of a Technical Risk Management Framework or Technical Compliance Auditing.
• Hold, or be eligible for, membership of a recognised professional body and registration as Chartered Engineer.
• Must be eligible for ITAR clearance of relevant ship systems.
• Experience with Department of Defence design delivery.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should 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

· 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 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.

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We are a company of innovators, thinkers, explorers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 33,000 people performing diverse, complex, and critical roles in 33 countries.

KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered over 60 years of support to some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With over 2,000 employees in 6 offices throughout Australia , we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, explorers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 33,000 people performing diverse, complex, and critical roles in 33 countries.

KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered over 60 years of support to some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With over 2,000 employees in 6 offices throughout Australia , we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

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