Title:
Risk Management Lead - Major Projects
Risk Management Lead – Major Project Controls
Location: Adelaide, SA
Contract: 6 months initially, with strong potential for extension
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Risk Management Lead to join our team supporting major infrastructure projects. This pivotal role will champion best-practice risk management across all phases of large-scale programs, ensuring alignment with ISO 31000 and KBR's governance standards.
You will lead strategic risk initiatives, facilitate high-impact workshops, and provide authoritative assurance on risk controls and documentation. This is an opportunity to influence decision-making at an executive level and embed a culture of proactive risk intelligence across the project ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive advanced risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies at portfolio, program, and project levels.
* Lead Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA) and integrate outputs into forecasting and scenario planning.
* Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to embed risk management into strategic decision-making.
* Mentor and uplift risk capability across delivery partners and internal teams.
* Represent KBR in high-level stakeholder engagements to ensure transparent communication and effective management of complex risks.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Tertiary qualification in engineering, project management, risk management, or related field.
* Minimum 8 years' experience in risk and/or opportunity management within large-scale infrastructure programs.
* Strong analytical skills, including risk quantification and use of risk modelling tools.
* Excellent communication and facilitation skills for executive audiences.
* Experience in water or wastewater infrastructure programs (desirable).
Our Values:
We Value Our People – We respect, trust, and empower our people to reach their full potential.
We Deliver – We are committed to excellence and accountability in everything we do.
We Are People of Integrity – We act ethically and responsibly, always.
We Empower – We encourage innovation and give our people the autonomy to succeed.
We Work Together – Collaboration is at the heart of our success as OneKBR.
Benefits:
Just some of our benefits include the following:
* Flexible work arrangements and genuine work-life balance
* Career development programs and ongoing support
* Employee wellbeing initiatives that support your overall health and happiness
* A collaborative, innovative culture where your ideas and contributions truly matter
The above are just some of the benefits on offer at KBR.
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