Risk Manager

Trinzic; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; 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 purchase plans

Private health insurance

Career development

Job summary

KBR in Australia is seeking an experienced Risk Manager for a Defence program based in Melbourne. Reporting to the Branch Deputy Director, you will deliver risk management across branch, SPO and projects on a fixed-term contract to 15 October 2027.

The role requires 10+ years in Defence or Government commercial management, strong negotiation skills, and Baseline Defence Security Clearance. This is a senior position with exposure to complex risks and cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Law, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years' Defence or Government commercial management, procurement, or risk management experience.
• Proven experience leading complex negotiations and risk mitigation.
• Strong understanding of commercial, contractual and procurement frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and develop practical risk mitigation strategies.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk planning activities and provide expert risk management advice across projects and programs.
• Contribute to development, negotiation, review, and management of contracts to mitigate risk and maximise commercial opportunities.
• Manage commercial risks across project finances, insurance, compliance, procurement, estimating, and controls activities.
• Support contract negotiations, including subcontract and purchase order development, ensuring appropriate risk allocation and protections.
• Create and manage subcontract arrangements in alignment with project requirements and standards.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and governance requirements.
• Resolve client concerns and commercial issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Partner with internal business functions to deliver integrated commercial and risk management support.
• Provide strategic input into procurement and commercial decision-making to support project outcomes.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title:

Risk Manager

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 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.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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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.

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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 an experienced Risk Manager to join a high-performing Defence program based in Melbourne. Reporting to the Branch Deputy Director, you will play a critical role in delivering risk management services across branch, SPO, and project levels. This role is a fixed term contract role until 15th October 2027.

This is a senior position suited to a commercially astute professional with extensive Defence or Government experience who can confidently manage complex risks, support commercial outcomes, and provide expert guidance across multiple projects and stakeholders.

You will work closely with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and key stakeholders to ensure commercial and contractual risks are effectively managed while supporting successful project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead risk planning activities and provide expert risk management advice across projects and programs.

• Contribute to the development, negotiation, review, and management of contracts to mitigate risk and maximise commercial opportunities.

• Manage commercial risks across project finances, insurance, compliance, procurement, estimating, and controls activities.

• Support contract negotiations, including subcontract and purchase order development, ensuring appropriate risk allocation and contractual protections.

• Create and manage subcontract arrangements in alignment with project requirements and organisational standards.

• Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and internal governance requirements.

• Resolve client concerns and commercial issues in a timely and effective manner.

• Partner with internal business functions and stakeholders to deliver integrated commercial and risk management support.

• Provide strategic input into procurement and commercial decision-making to support successful project outcomes.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance, or equivalent demonstrated professional experience.

• 10+ years' experience in Defence and/or Government commercial management, procurement, or risk management.

• Proven experience supporting and leading complex negotiations.

• Strong understanding of commercial, contractual, and procurement frameworks.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• The ability to analyse complex issues and develop practical risk mitigation strategies.

• Advanced proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.

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

• 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

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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.