Commercial Specialists - EOI

KBR Careers; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Employee stock plans

Private health discount

Flu shots & skin checks

Career development

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks experienced Commercial Specialists to support complex Defence programs and projects. You will manage contracts post-execution, support governance, risk management and commercial outcomes, and prepare reporting while maintaining contract systems.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, knowledge of CASG processes, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders within established Defence standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial, contract management, procurement, project support, or Defence governance environments.
• Knowledge of contract management principles and Defence governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts through post-execution lifecycle.
• Support governance, risk management, and commercial outcomes.
• Prepare reporting and governance documentation and maintain contract systems.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Defence governance

Governance reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

CASG knowledge

Job description

Title: Commercial Specialists - EOI

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 provides over 65 years of experience on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition, and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, 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.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking expressions of interest applications from experienced Commercial Specialist professionals to support complex Defence programs and projects. In these opportunities, you will play a key role in managing contracts through the post‑execution lifecycle, ensuring contractual obligations are met while supporting governance, risk management, and commercial outcomes. Working within a collaborative project environment, you will contribute to the development and implementation of contract management plans and processes, monitor contract performance and deliverables, and support the identification and mitigation of commercial risks and issues. You will also prepare key reporting and governance documentation, maintain contract management systems and tools, and ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Defence standards, policies, and procedures. These roles offer the chance to work on high‑profile Defence initiatives, engage with a broad range of stakeholders, and make a meaningful contribution to project success while further developing your commercial and contract management expertise.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Experience in commercial, contract management, procurement, project support, or Defence governance environments.
• Knowledge of contract management principles and Defence governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with CASG procurement processes and contract administration.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Experience preparing reports, briefs, and governance documentation.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to work effectively within established frameworks, policies, and procedures.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 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.
• 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.

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.

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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – we value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work and our people is good for business. We Empower – we empower our people with a shared purpose and the right tools and the supportive culture we need to be proactive decision‑makers and to be adaptive to change and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.