Maintenance and Supply Assurance Officer in Sydney

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. 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.

We are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture, which informs all that we do and is at the heart of our commitment to being a People First company.

The Capability Life Cycle Manager (CLCM) is integrated into the System Program Office (SPO) and contracted to deliver through-life asset management of Products being supported (PBS). The CLCM performs asset, sustainment and engineering functions to optimise availability and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and minimise risk through the life of the PBS.

The Opportunity:

In this pivotal role, you will help drive maintenance assurance, operational performance, and through-life support outcomes across a complex maritime sustainment program. Working closely with key stakeholders, you will provide independent assurance and strategic insights that support capability readiness, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity based out of Garden Island, Sydney.

Responsibilities:

• Provide assurance activities of the Annual, One plus One and Five-Year Work Programs for initial delivery to the Maintenance Assurance Manager.
• Analysis of continuous schedule risk as an assurance activity to the planning, scheduling in accordance with the Stage Gate exit points IPT’s, EMP IPT’s and PEB’s.
• Identifying and investigating opportunities to reduce through life support costs.
• Driving initiatives to minimise unnecessary duplication of maintenance activities or conduct of unnecessary maintenance activities.
• Ensuring consideration is given to the source of vendor equipment (including spares and support) with respect to RAN commonality, LCC, Australianisation to improve supportability and AIC.
• Review and assurance of TPCCs and associated progress reporting metrics.
• Contribute to programmatic assurance reports over the Stage Gate 1 to 6 end to end processes.
• Identifying risks and issues associated with ILS and supportability aspects of the project.
• Perform the duties of the ILS Analysts as required.
• Identifying, reporting and monitoring risks associated with procurement and sparing.
• Monitoring overarching procurement activities for the Project and raising issues of concern.

Essential:

• Recognised Vocational Education and Training qualification in Engineering.
• Project and contract management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Maintenance Assurance in a Defence role.
• Working knowledge in Naval systems such as Configuration Management Tool-Unified (CMT-U) and Asset Management and Planning System (AMPS).
• Very strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively, but can also operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and evidence-based decision-making skills.

Desirable:

• Engineering diploma or maritime competences & trade skills.
• Prior experience as a Waterfront Engineer or Ship Superintendent – Defence.
• Proven skills and experience in leading contracted planned maintenance and breakdown activities.
• Working knowledge in Naval Systems such as MILIS and NAVALLOW.
• Excellent technical skills in marine systems.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in high pressure environments.

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.

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