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Project Risk Manager

Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Category Logistics & Government Services Job Type Full time Job Id R2108225 Posted Date 07/07/2025
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Project Risk Manager

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.  

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 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.   

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects. 

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers. 

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. 

From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR. 

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force. 

Learn more about our business here. 

The Opportunity:

KBR’s MSP Aerospace team is looking for an experienced Project Risk Manager to work within our Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) IWP in support of exciting defence projects for the Commonwealth of Australia.  

Under limited supervision and reporting to the program executive, the Project Risk Manager is responsible for undertaking qualitative and quantitative risk identification, analysis, assessment and governance reporting across of a range of project activities within the capability acquisition and sustainment lifecycle in the GWEO Enterprise.

This role will be required to coordinate risk identification, management and mitigation strategies and support the executive in governance reporting across the GWEO Enterprise.

This position involves performing routine activities and delivering accurate, timely, and relevant information, through collaboration with various departments, to ensure seamless coordination and proactive risk management under a compressed delivery schedule.

This role is located in Canberra, ACT.

Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:

  • Implementing the Defence risk and benefit management framework for the Guided Weapons Production Capability (GWPC), Stage 2B project, including the identification and assessment of risks within the approved risk management systems
  • Coordinating and supporting stakeholders to undertake and perform risk identification, assessment and categorisation, in accordance with Defence policy
  • Analyse existing risks and opportunities and identifying and documenting changes to the risk or benefit profile that may influence the program
  • Utilise the Defence approved risk management platform, Predict! and other(s) as required, due to the nature of the risk
  • Synthesising risk and benefit reports for presentation to GWPCB executives and other stakeholders in accordance with the governance cadence of the program
  • Educate stakeholders and embedding risk ownership across the Enterprise
  • Develop plans, documents and reports on risks and benefits management
  • Escalate risks and mitigation strategies to the appropriate risk authority
  • Advise on policy development, plans, and risk mitigation strategies

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

Essential:

  • Relevant qualifications or proven industry experience
  • In-depth understanding of risk management methodologies, tools, and frameworks – Predict! experience is essential
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Demonstrated initiative and capacity to solve problems
  • Experience with Acquisition and Sustainment risk management
  • Experience managing and governing risk procedures

Desirable:

  • Ability to manage the risk and benefits management process and the ability to work autonomously, as required
  • Experience in the Defence domain, GWEO Enterprise is an advantage
  • Previous experience as a risk practitioner
  • Previous experience utilising restricted and protected risk management tools and platforms

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting 1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding an NV1 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

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

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.

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