Applications Delivery Specialist - Engineering or Corporate Systems (2 x roles available)

KBR, Inc.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Employee stock purchase plans

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Applications Delivery Specialist to support and enhance a portfolio of enterprise applications across engineering, government, supply chain and corporate operations. You will work with business and technology stakeholders to define requirements and deliver practical solutions that meet operational needs.

Two permanent full-time roles are available across Canberra and other major cities; one role will support Corporate Systems and the other Engineering Systems.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting and managing enterprise applications across engineering, government, supply chain, or corporate functions.
• Experience with application lifecycles: implementation, integration, upgrades, maintenance, retirement.
• Strong business analysis, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of applications across engineering or corporate functions.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions meeting needs.
• Support application lifecycle activities, including implementation, integration, upgrades, maintenance and decommissioning.
• Engage software vendors and third-party relationships, including licensing and maintenance contracts.
• Support software asset management to optimise licensing and ROI.
• Support portfolio management, rationalisation and modernisation initiatives to reduce complexity.
• Ensure applications comply with security, governance, regulatory and operational requirements.
• Maintain governance frameworks, monitor performance, manage risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain reporting, dashboards and metrics to support decision-making and identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise technology initiatives.

Skills

Enterprise applications

Stakeholder engagement

Business analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

ServiceNow

Microsoft 365

Power Platform

SQL Server

Azure

Job description

Applications Delivery Specialist - Engineering or Corporate Systems (2 x roles available)

The Opportunity

Join KBR as an Applications Delivery Specialist and play a key role in supporting and enhancing a portfolio of enterprise applications across engineering, government, supply chain and corporate operations.

Working closely with business and technology stakeholders, you will support application lifecycle activities, drive continuous improvement, and help deliver secure, scalable and business-focused technology solutions that create value across KBR's operations.

This role offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise, business analysis and stakeholder engagement to deliver practical technology outcomes. You'll contribute to governance, vendor management, software asset management and transformation initiatives, helping ensure KBR's business-critical applications remain effective, secure and fit for purpose.

We have 2 x permanent full-time opportunities available, based in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Brisbane. One role will support our Corporate Systems portfolio, while the other will support our Engineering Systems portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of applications across engineering or corporate functions.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to understand requirements, identify improvement opportunities, and deliver solutions that meet operational and business needs.
• Support application lifecycle management activities, including implementation, integration, upgrades, modernisation, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Engage software vendors and third-party relationships, including licensing, support agreements, and maintenance contracts.
• Support software asset management activities to optimise application utilisation, licensing compliance, support services, and overall return on investment.
• Support application portfolio management, rationalisation, and modernisation initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce complexity.
• Ensure applications comply with security, governance, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Maintain governance frameworks, monitor application performance, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain reporting, analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics to support decision-making and identify emerging technology opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including global stakeholders where required, to deliver enterprise technology initiatives and achieve business objectives.

As The Ideal Candidate You Will Bring

• Australian citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience supporting and managing enterprise applications in engineering, supply chain, asset management, or similar business-critical environments.
• Experience supporting application lifecycles, including implementation, integration, upgrades, maintenance, and retirement.
• Experience troubleshooting applications, integrations, and business workflows, with the ability to deliver practical technology solutions.
• Experience managing software vendors, licensing, support agreements, and software asset management activities.
• Strong business analysis, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Understanding of application governance, risk management, compliance, and operational support best practices.

Desirable

• Experience in Application Support, Product Support, Systems Support, or similar role.
• Experience with technologies such as ServiceNow, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, SQL Server, Azure, or related enterprise platforms.
• Experience with licence optimisation, reporting, analytics, and dashboard development.
• Experience within engineering, infrastructure, defence, government, energy, or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, data governance, cloud technologies, digital transformation initiatives, and relevant compliance frameworks.

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

At KBR – We do things that matter.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

KBR 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.

Think.KBR.com

KBR in Australia

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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At 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’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

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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