Senior Manager - Health, Safety, Security & Environment

Overview

Lead HSSE strategy and operations for KBR's Australia Defence division.

Key Responsibilities

• compliance oversight
• risk assessment
• systems development
• stakeholder liaison
• team mentoring
• strategy execution

Tasks

You will partner closely with the Defence and Technology Solutions International HSSE Director, recognising the shared accountability between global HSSE functions and our local operations in Australia. Reporting to the Vice President, ADSS, you will act as a strategic and operational leader responsible for driving HSSE excellence across the division. You’ll lead a team of passionate HSSE professionals, ensuring KBR’s Zero Harm culture is consistently embedded across all projects and programs. -Drive operational excellence: Oversee compliance across projects, lead investigations, and continuously evolve systems and training programs. -Engage stakeholders: Be the trusted HSSE liaison for clients, regulators, and industry partners, representing KBR in key forums. -Manage risk proactively: Lead risk assessments, maintain compliance with WHS legislation and ISO standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. -Inspire your team: Mentor and develop HSSE professionals across sites, fostering collaboration and high performance. -Lead strategically: Develop and execute a divisional HSSE strategy aligned with KBR’s global standards and Defence client expectations.

Requirements

• security clearance
• stakeholder management
• hsse compliance
• risk management
• 10+ years
• hsse degree

What You Bring

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR Please note. Only candidates who are eligible to hold an AGSVA security clearance will be shortlisted. You are a seasoned HSSE leader with a proven track record of success in complex, multi-site environments - ideally within the Defence sector. You have a passion for safety leadership, a deep understanding of WHS and ISO frameworks and the ability to engage confidently at all organisational levels. KBR in Australia We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary HSSE Senior Manager to join our Australia Defence Systems & Solutions (ADSS) division. This is an influential leadership role that shapes the culture, performance and direction of Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) across one of KBR’s most dynamic business areas. -Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance -Strong stakeholder management and communication skills -Expertise in HSSE compliance, risk management and cultural transformation -Demonstrated ability to lead change and coach emerging leaders -10+ years’ experience in HSSE leadership roles -A degree in HSSE or a related field

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Benefits

For shortlisted candidates, you may be invited to complete a short psychometric assessment as part of the recruitment process. These assessments help us gain a fair and objective understanding of your strengths and working style. -Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways -Salary packaging/Novated leasing -Paid Reservist leave -Paid Parental leave -Discounted employee stock purchase plans -A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work -Competitive salary (including annual reviews) -Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts -Flexible working conditions -Income protection -Corporate rewards

About Kbr, Inc.

-Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure. -Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D. -Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing. -Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning. -Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities. -Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-application shortlisting on receipt of applications -shortlisted candidates invited to complete a short psychometric assessment

Security Clearance

-must be eligible to obtain and maintain an australian government (agsva) security clearance