Technical Director at KBR, Inc.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental regulation, Regulatory compliance, Aviation industry, Environmental legislation, Strategic advisory, Technical leadership, Stakeholder management, Quality assurance, Project delivery, Policy interpretation, Mentorship, Risk management, Environmental science, Consulting, Statutory compliance

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Title: Technical Director KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions business employs over 1,400 people across Australia. Our strong project delivery record, industry reputation and trusted partnerships have driven significant growth, creating outstanding career development and project opportunities for our people. We’re known for our collaborative “One Team” culture and our commitment to working closely with clients and construction partners to achieve exceptional results. Our open, inclusive environment ensures people are valued, supported and able to thrive. By joining KBR, you become part of a team that works together, shares common values and is united in delivering great outcomes. At KBR, we partner with governments and complex infrastructure operators to deliver practical, trusted and future‑focused advisory solutions. Aviation is a critical national asset, and environmental compliance within airport environments requires deep regulatory expertise, sound judgement and the ability to translate legislation into operationally effective outcomes. We are seeking a Technical Director with experience across Airport Environmental Compliance & Regulation to act as our Principal Environmental Compliance Advisor. Providing leadership, assurance and strategic direction across airport‑related regulatory work. The Opportunity As a Technical Director, you will be the technical authority and trusted adviser on airport environmental legislation and compliance, supporting government and aviation clients across approvals, compliance and operational contexts. You will lead complex technical workstreams, set regulatory interpretation standards, assure outputs, and mentor consultants. Ensuring KBR delivers advice that is legally sound, regulator‑aligned, operationally pragmatic and defensible. This role offers the opportunity to operate at the interface of policy, regulation and real‑world airport operations, influencing outcomes at senior government and executive levels. Key Responsibilities Principal Technical & Regulatory Leadership Act as Principal Environmental Compliance Advisor for airport‑related environmental regulation and statutory compliance matters. Interpret and apply airport‑specific environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks, ensuring advice reflects statutory intent and regulatory expectations. Provide authoritative guidance across approvals, compliance and operational environments. Lead and sign‑off on complex and high‑risk regulatory advice and compliance outputs. Airport Regulatory Advisory Direct technical workstreams relating to airport environmental regulations, including planning, compliance monitoring and operational controls. Translate legislative and regulatory requirements into practical, implementable guidance for government agencies, airport operators and industry stakeholders. Ensure advice is fit‑for‑purpose, operationally realistic and aligned with best‑practice application of airport environmental law. Quality Assurance & Governance Review and assure draft and final outputs produced by consulting teams, with accountability for technical quality, defensibility and regulatory integrity. Ensure all deliverables align with KBR governance frameworks and client assurance expectations. Apply sound professional judgement where regulatory interpretation, risk and operability intersect. People, Practice & Client Leadership Allocate work across junior and senior staff in line with capability and risk profile. Mentor and develop consultants, strengthening regulatory literacy and applied judgement. Act as a trusted adviser to government clients, regulators and senior airport stakeholders. Contribute to bids, proposals and strategic positioning in aviation and regulatory advisory markets. What You Bring You are a recognised expert in environmental regulation with credibility across government, regulatory and aviation environments, capable of leading technically complex work with confidence. Qualifications & Experience Extensive experience interpreting environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks and applying them across approvals, compliance and operational contexts. Proven ability to translate legislation into practical, implementable guidance for government and industry. Demonstrated experience working with airports and airport‑specific environmental regulation. Strong background working within, or closely advising, government and regulatory agencies. Experience operating at a Technical Director / authority level, exercising independent judgement and assurance. Strong consulting leadership capability, including review, mentorship and task allocation. Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental science, law, planning, engineering or a related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications or regulatory / policy credentials highly regarded. At KBR, we value you – here’s how. While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology, and engineering solutions, we’re committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best. Benefits include: Industry leading salaries reviewed annually. 20 Days of annual leave per year + the ability to accrue an additional 8 hours every 4 weeks (33 days in total) Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time) Salary packaging and novated leases Paid professional membership fees Life/Health insurance discounts Employee stock purchase plans Personal career development plans Growth and promotion opportunities Great office environment with fantastic facilities Access to health benefits programs Help shape tomorrow by applying today! Our people are the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating work environments in which every member of our team of teams feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, and where each person is given opportunities to belong, connect and grow. #LI-DNP #LI-DNI #S-DNI KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. 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Responsibilities

The Technical Director will serve as the Principal Environmental Compliance Advisor, providing strategic leadership and regulatory guidance for aviation and government clients. They will oversee complex technical workstreams, ensure the quality and defensibility of regulatory advice, and mentor consulting teams.