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Risk Manager

At KBR, 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 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join a high-performing Defence program based in Melbourne. Reporting to the Branch Deputy Director, you will play a critical role in delivering risk management services across branch, SPO, and project levels. This role is a fixed term contract role until 15th October 2027.

This is a senior position suited to a commercially astute professional with extensive Defence or Government experience who can confidently manage complex risks, support commercial outcomes, and provide expert guidance across multiple projects and stakeholders.





You will work closely with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and key stakeholders to ensure commercial and contractual risks are effectively managed while supporting successful project delivery.

Responsibilities:

- Lead risk planning activities and provide expert risk management advice across projects and programs.

- Contribute to the development, negotiation, review, and management of contracts to mitigate risk and maximise commercial opportunities.

- Manage commercial risks across project finances, insurance, compliance, procurement, estimating, and controls activities.

- Support contract negotiations, including subcontract and purchase order development, ensuring appropriate risk allocation and contractual protections.

- Create and manage subcontract arrangements in alignment with project requirements and organisational standards.

- Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and internal governance requirements.

- Resolve client concerns and commercial issues in a timely and effective manner.

- Partner with internal business functions and stakeholders to deliver integrated commercial and risk management support.

- Provide strategic input into procurement and commercial decision-making to support successful project outcomes.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

- A Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance, or equivalent demonstrated qualified experience.

- 10+ years' experience in Defence and/or Government co

📌 Risk Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Trinzic
📍 Melbourne