Technical Director at KBR, Inc.

Brisbane, Queensland, 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

Technical leadership, Strategic policy advice, Biodiversity offsets, Natural capital, Environmental governance, Sustainability advisory, Peer review, Stakeholder engagement, Business development, Mentoring, Ecological data analysis, Regulatory compliance, Project delivery, Government advisory, Technical assurance

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 are trusted advisers to governments, delivering strategic, science‑led and policy‑ready solutions to Australia’s most complex environmental and sustainability challenges. As part of our continued growth across ecological policy, natural capital and biodiversity advisory, we are seeking a Technical Director to provide leadership, assurance and strategic direction across our ecology and biodiversity portfolio. The Opportunity As a Technical Director, you will act as a recognised internal and external authority, providing senior technical oversight, peer review and strategic policy advice to government and institutional clients. You will shape KBR’s ecological and biodiversity advisory services, influence policy outcomes, mentor senior consultants and play a key role in practice leadership, governance and business growth, while remaining hands‑on in complex and high‑profile work. Key Responsibilities Technical & Strategic Leadership Act as Technical Authority for ecology‑related policy, biodiversity offsets and natural capital programs across major advisory engagements. Provide senior strategic policy advice to government clients, supporting decision‑making at executive and ministerial levels. Lead and sign‑off on peer review and assurance of high‑risk, complex or sensitive reports and policy outputs. Ensure technical excellence, consistency, compliance and fitness‑for‑purpose of deliverables intended for government use. Biodiversity & Natural Capital Advisory Provide expert advice on biodiversity offset frameworks, ecological policy settings and evolving regulatory requirements. Lead thought leadership in natural capital, ecosystem services and sustainability‑driven policy development. Translate complex ecological data into clear, defensible and policy‑ready advice. Practice, People & Capability Leadership Mentor senior and emerging consultants, lifting technical capability, confidence and judgement across the team. Set technical standards, guidance and review frameworks aligned to KBR governance and quality systems. Support workforce planning, technical development pathways and succession planning within the ecology and sustainability practice. Client & Market Leadership Act as a trusted adviser to government departments and agencies, maintaining long‑term client relationships. Contribute to business development, bids and proposals, shaping strategic positioning and technical narratives. Represent KBR in senior forums, stakeholder engagements and industry discussions relevant to ecology and biodiversity policy. What You Bring You are a respected leader with credibility across government and consulting environments, combining deep technical expertise with commercial and people leadership capability. Qualifications & Experience Extensive experience in ecology‑related policy, environmental governance or sustainability advisory. Deep expertise in biodiversity offsets and natural capital / environmental programs. Strong experience advising government clients (state and/or Commonwealth), including executive‑level stakeholders. Demonstrated consulting leadership, with accountability for quality, assurance, and mentoring others. Ability to operate as a Technical Director / authority, exercising judgement across complex, high‑risk work. Strong alignment to sustainability outcomes and public‑interest decision‑making. Relevant tertiary qualifications in ecology, environmental science, sustainability, planning or related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications or professional recognition 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 provide senior technical oversight, strategic policy advice, and leadership across the ecology and biodiversity portfolio. They are responsible for mentoring senior consultants, driving business growth, and ensuring technical excellence in high-profile government advisory engagements.