Senior People & Culture Advisor – Fifo Infra Project

Cpb Contractors Qld & Png; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading salaries

20 Days of annual leave per year

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging and novated leases

Professional membership fees

Life/Health insurance discounts

Employee stock purchase plans

Paid parental leave

Personal career development plans

Growth and promotion opportunities

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Defence & Infrastructure to join our Infrastructure Solutions team. You will support tender, bid responses and later assist with delivering capital works and facilities for Commonwealth Government clients, including Defence, across major Australian cities.

In this role you will coordinate inputs, manage documentation, and work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure project delivery, governance and stakeholder engagement align with internal policies

Qualifications

• Experience supporting tender and bid responses for capital works or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in project management, coordination, contract administration or program support.
• Exposure to government approvals processes and client coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support tender, capture and bid responses, coordinating inputs and submission docs
• Plan and coordinate project, contract administration and program support activities
• Coordinate inputs across multidisciplinary teams and partners
• Prepare and manage bid, project and contract documentation
• Support project delivery through coordination, document control and risk tracking
• Assist with procurement activities and client approvals
• Support day-to-day client communication and reporting
• Contribute to proposal development including resourcing and schedules
• Build strong working relationships across teams and clients

Skills

Tender & bid coordination

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Governance adherence

Education

Engineering degree or related qualification

Job description

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Full time

Job Title

Assistant Project Manager - Defence & Infrastructure

KBR's Infrastructure Solutions business employs over 1,400 people across Australia. Our strong project delivery record, industry reputation and trusted partnerships have driven significant growth, creating outstanding career development and project opportunities for our people.

We’re known for our collaborative "One Team" culture and our commitment to working closely with clients and construction partners to achieve exceptional results. Our open, inclusive environment ensures people are valued, supported and able to thrive. By joining KBR, you become part of a team that works together, shares common values and is united in delivering great outcomes.

The Opportunity

KBR is seeking a Project Manager to support tender and bid responses, then help deliver capital works, facilities and infrastructure projects for Commonwealth Government clients, including Defence, and other major clients. This role offers the opportunity to build your experience across bids, design, procurement, contract administration and project delivery.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate proposal inputs and documentation, support project reporting and stakeholder engagement, and contribute across a range of facilities and infrastructure engagements. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside KBR's design services consultancy teams and develop broad experience across both business development and project delivery.

You will work on small to medium projects (typically up to ~$20M), office fitouts, construction packages and components of larger programs. In this role, you will:

• Support tender, capture and bid responses, coordinating inputs, methodology content, programs and submission documentation
• Plan and coordinate project, contract administration and program support activities in line with internal policies and governance requirements
• Coordinate inputs across multidisciplinary internal teams, design services specialists, subcontractors, subconsultants and joint venture partners
• Prepare and manage bid, project and contract documentation, including reports, registers, minutes, procurement and approval records
• Support project delivery through technical coordination, document control, risk and issue tracking, and approval processes
• Assist with procurement activities, subcontractor and supplier coordination, and government and client approval processes
• Support day‑to‑day client communication, stakeholder engagement and reporting to maintain high levels of client satisfaction
• Contribute to proposal development, including resourcing, schedules, cost inputs, reviews and internal approvals
• Build strong working relationships across teams and clients, contributing to positive team culture, continuous improvement and future opportunities

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience supporting tender and bid responses and working on capital works, facilities or infrastructure projects for Commonwealth Government clients, including Defence, or other major clients
• Experience in project management, project coordination, contract administration or program support
• Experience or exposure in government approvals processes, office fitouts, construction projects, subcontractor management and stakeholder coordination
• Ability to work within structured project management or program management frameworks
• Engineering degree, project management/business qualification, or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

• Experience working on Commonwealth Government projects, including Defence, or under major client contracts
• Understanding of government and client approvals processes
• Experience in office fitouts, construction packages, subcontractor management, procurement or contract administration
• Familiarity with Australian Standards, NCC/BCA and client-specific standards
• Progress toward, or ability to obtain, NV1 security clearance

Contract and Working Hours

Full time

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Benefits

• Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.
• 20 Days of annual leave per year
• Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
• Salary packaging and novated leases
• Paid professional membership fees
• Life/Health insurance discounts
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Paid parental leave
• Personal career development plans
• Growth and promotion opportunities

Company Culture

KBR values an inclusive and diverse work environment, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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.

Recruiter/Agency Information

Any agency CVs will not be accepted. Contact via our site only. Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Other Information

Application Process Please apply with your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role.