Senior Defence Risk Manager - Flexible & Global Impact

KBR; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Career development

Employee stock purchase plans

Job summary

KBR, Melbourne-based, is seeking an experienced Risk Manager for a Defence program. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive risk management services across branch, SPO, and project levels, with a senior, commercially astute professional who can navigate complex risks and stakeholder needs.

You will collaborate with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective management of commercial and contractual risks while supporting successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance, or equivalent.
• 10+ years' Defence/government commercial risk management experience.
• Experience leading complex negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and contractual frameworks.
• Active Baseline Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk planning across projects and programs.
• Contribute to contract development, negotiation and risk allocation.
• Manage commercial risks across finances, insurance, compliance, procurement and controls.
• Support contract negotiations including subcontract and PO development.
• Create and manage subcontract arrangements aligned with project needs.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Risk management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

KBR, Melbourne-based, is seeking an experienced Risk Manager for a Defence program. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive risk management services across branch, SPO, and project levels, with a senior, commercially astute professional who can navigate complex risks and stakeholder needs.

You will collaborate with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective management of commercial and contractual risks while supporting successful project delivery.