Title:
Asset Management Specialist
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KBR in Australia
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. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.
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At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
The Opportunity:
Join KBR's DASSPO CLCM team as an Asset Management Specialist, where you will play a key role in delivering asset management activities that support critical Defence capability outcomes. Working within the Asset Management team and reporting to the Asset Manager, you will help ensure asset management functions are delivered in accordance with approved governance frameworks, requirements, and the approved Asset Management Plan.
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the execution of the Asset Management Program for DASSPO CLCM, ensuring activities are delivered in line with approved schedules and program objectives. You will also apply your Engineering Delegation to provide risk-based technical advice that informs asset management decisions and supports broader management activities in partnership with the DASSPO Principal Engineer (PE).
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated asset management professional to contribute to complex Defence sustainment activities, influence technical decision-making, and help deliver effective and efficient asset management outcomes across a nationally significant program.
Responsibilities:
- Support the development, maintenance and execution of Asset Management Plans (AMPs) and the Integrated Product Management Plan (IPdMP).
- Deliver asset management activities in alignment with ISO 55000/ISO 55001 principles and Defence governance requirements.
- Develop and maintain asset lifecycle strategies covering maintenance planning, investment prioritisation and capability sustainment.
- Optimise maintenance plans, spares provisioning, obsolescence management and supportability outcomes.
- Conduct trade-off analyses to balance cost, performance and risk across the asset lifecycle.
- Perform asset modelling, lifecycle cost assessments and scenario analysis to support decision-making.
- Maintain and analyse Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models and identify key cost drivers and efficiencies.
- Monitor asset performance, analyse reliability and maintenance data, and manage risks impacting asset availability and safety.
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, configuration and supply support teams to deliver integrated sustainment outcomes.
- Prepare reports, business cases and decision-support artefacts to support governance, budgeting, capability planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
Essential:
- Strong understanding of ISO 55000/55001 asset management systems
- Capability in lifecycle costing, modelling, and systems analysis
- Strong analytical and reporting capability
- Familiarity with risk management frameworks (ISO 31000 desirable)
- Eligible to obtain KBR Technical Authority delegation or SQEP Delegation within the client’s Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO).
- Delivery of accurate, timely, and defensible asset management outputs
- Effective integration across engineering, maintenance, and supply functions
- Compliance with governance, reporting, and audit requirements
Desirable:
- Experience in Defence or complex engineered asset environments
- Experience in the conduct of Logistic Support Analysis, including Maintenance and Operator Task Analysis and LSA Reports
- Experience working with integrated logistics / ERP systems (e.g. SAP S4/HANA or equivalent)
All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 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
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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