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Change Specialist

Category Logistics & Government Services Job Type Full time Job Id R2107791 Posted Date 06/11/2025
  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
  • Sydney, New South Wales
  • Adelaide, South Australia
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Melbourne, Victoria
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Change Specialist

Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world

About KBR:

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 talented 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 our customers. 

Learn more about our business - https://kbr.foleon.com/gsapac/gs-apac/

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Change Specialist to join our Australia Defence & Security Solutions (ADSS) team.


As the Change Specialist you will play a pivotal role in leading successful implementations of organisational changes within our company. You will be responsible for lifting the business change acumen across the business and enabling the execution of the ADSS Strategy.

People will be at the heart of everything you do where, you will work with internal stakeholders to understand the need and lead the business in developing and executing change management strategies, plans, and initiatives to facilitate smooth transitions, minimise resistance, and maximise adoption of change across all levels of the organisation.

The Change Specialist is a member of the Business Improvement team. The role requires a person who is a great team player, comfortable working across multiple projects, creative, driven and a problem solver. You will be flexible, highly adaptable to change, proactive and a great communicator.

This is a full time, ongoing opportunity and can be based in either Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide or Brisbane.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and lead a comprehensive change strategy aligned with Australia Defence & Security Solutions (ADSS)

  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to define clear objectives, timelines, and success metrics.

  • Identify, coordinate, and manage business change impacts from people, technology, systems, and processes

  • Lead change initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, monitoring progress, and adjusting strategies to stay on track.

  • Provide expert advice on change management to mitigate risks and improve delivery outcomes.

  • Drive Business Improvement Initiatives by translating the GS APAC Strategy into actionable improvements.

  • Chair the Business Improvement Committee and support integration for new acquisitions.

  • Engage key stakeholders, including leaders, enablement functions, and employees.

  • Build relationships, gain buy-in, and foster ownership and accountability for change efforts.

  • Collaborate with internal partners to develop tailored change management approaches.

  • Conduct thorough assessments to understand the impact of proposed changes on stakeholders, processes, and systems.

  • Anticipate challenges and develop plans to address resistance and minimise disruptions.

  • Develop communication plans to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.

  • Create targeted messages for different audiences and channels.

  • Design and deliver training programs to equip employees with the skills needed to navigate change.

  • Drive cultural transformation initiatives to foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  • Champion new ways of working and encourage experimentation and learning.

  • Support change resilience across the business and lead a Community of Practice for Change Management.

  • Establish mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of change initiatives and track progress.

  • Gather feedback from stakeholders to refine strategies and improve future efforts.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

  • Prosci Certification in Change Management.

  • Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and best practices.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence stakeholders through periods of change.

  • Confident and highly motivated, able to effectively lead organisational initiatives through change.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.

  • Proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

  • Ability to multitask, to manage a high volume of workload and prioritise effectively.

  • Strong reporting skills and the ability to evaluate and summarise information provided.

  • Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Desirable:

  • Tertiary qualifications in business, engineering, management, technology, or other relevant fields.

  • Experience in managing geographically separate teams and fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration and excellence.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance.

Benefits of KBR

  • A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)

  • Flexible working conditions

  • Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

  • Paid Parental leave

  • Paid Reservist leave

  • Income protection

  • Corporate rewards

  • Salary packaging/Novated leasing

  • Discounted employee stock purchase plans

  • Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts

  • Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

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

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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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