Maintenance Officer

Bolton Clarke Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Parental leave

Income protection

Career development

Job summary

KBR Australia is seeking a Platform Maintenance Officer to support the Capability Life Cycle Manager in delivering Maintenance Management Services for PBS, ensuring alignment with the approved Maintenance Management Plan and ASDEFCON (Complex Services) SOW.

Based in Sydney, the role requires holding a Baseline Defence Security Clearance or higher, plus strong maintenance planning, documentation, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Baseline Defence security clearance required or higher.
• Experience in Defence or maritime maintenance environments.
• Understanding of maintenance planning, documentation and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide Maintenance Management support in line with SMP/MMP.
• Manage maintenance administration with accurate records and configuration control.
• Maintain/monitor maintenance schedules, work orders and forecasts.
• Support maintenance coordination activities and contract reporting.
• Assist with defect management, investigations and RCA.
• Liaise with stakeholders to support sustainment and asset accountability.
• Ensure compliance with quality, WHS and environmental standards.

Skills

Defence maintenance systems

Maintenance planning

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation & reporting

Education

Vocational or technical qualification in engineering/maintenance

Tools

AMPS

MILIS/ERP

Job description

Platform Maintenance Officer

Title: Platform Maintenance Officer

At KBR - We do things that matter.

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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.

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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 of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

The Opportunity: The Maintenance Officer supports the Capability Life Cycle Manager (CLCM) in the delivery of Maintenance Management Services. The role contributes to the planning, administration, assurance and reporting of maintenance activities for PBS, ensuring alignment with the approved Services Management Plan, Maintenance Management Plan, and the requirements of the ASDEFCON (Complex Services) Statement of Work.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity and based in Sydney.

The successful candidate must hold a Baseline security clearance or higher.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Maintenance Management support in line with approved sustainment and maintenance management plans (SMP/MMP).
• Manage maintenance administration, ensuring accurate technical records, reporting, and configuration control in Defence systems (e.g. AMPS, MILIS/ERP).
• Maintain and monitor maintenance schedules, work orders, servicing forecasts, and overall schedule adherence.
• Support maintenance coordination activities, including Planning Conferences, Performance Reviews, and contract reporting requirements.
• Assist with defect management processes, investigations, root cause analysis, and Requests for Problem Resolution.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support integrated sustainment, configuration management, and asset accountability.
• Ensure compliance with quality, WHS, and environmental standards while contributing to continuous improvement and sustainment efficiency initiatives.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• A recognised vocational or technical qualification in engineering, maintenance, or a related trade discipline.
• Relevant experience within Defence or maritime maintenance, asset management, or sustainment environments.
• Working knowledge of Defence Maintenance and Configuration Management systems.
• A solid understanding of maintenance planning, documentation, and reporting processes.
• Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with desirable exposure to Defence sustainment contracts, IPS/ILS artefacts, and Quality/WHS 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

If you're ready to shape tomorrow, let's get started.

Please note. 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.

Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity.