DARWIN – RELOCATION OPPORTUNITY!! Assistant Project Manager in KBR’s Defence business.
The job offers a chance to relocate to Darwin and enjoy weekends exploring Kakadu and Litchfield, swimming in waterfalls, soaking up local culture, or dining at sunset over the Timor Sea. It’s a unique opportunity to take on an exciting role while living in one of Australia’s most vibrant regions.
Join KBR’s trusted team that delivers Australia’s major Defence Infrastructure projects. We work in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes with a collaborative approach and a “One Team” value.
The Opportunity
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) role is an exciting opportunity for a junior project manager looking to take the next step in their career and to learn from the best in the market. The APM will work on a variety of impressive Defence and nuclear‑related projects and be mentored and supported by a team of industry specialists.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate proposal development activities with Sales and administrative support staff.
- Prepare operational and market sector internal governance reporting.
- Support internal governance requirements for proposals and projects.
- Coordinate market sector business development activities.
- Plan, coordinate and support the conduct of internal and project workshops and other engagements.
- Assist the entire team with administrative duties, including timesheets, travel, accommodation, functions, and catering.
- Assist Project Managers & Design Managers with monitoring the project scope, including regular review of design documents and amendment of design documents to meet the client’s project brief and budget.
- Support Project Managers and Design Managers with project management tasks, delivery control, project audits, and overall project quality control.
- Assist with tender submissions, including drafting technical content, coordinating document production, transmittal of documents, and maintaining upcoming project management and design services pursuit registers.
Who are you?
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years post‑graduate project management experience working with or for the Department of Defence. Tertiary qualifications in a related field (project management, construction management, engineering, architecture) are also preferred. You should want to further develop your skills while building a long‑term career with KBR’s Defence business.
About us
KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions business works with customers across the nation to plan, design and deliver smarter, safer and more sustainable infrastructure to meet the demands of the future for all Australians.
The perks
- Industry leading salaries, reviewed annually.
- The opportunity to accrue an additional 8 hours of time off every 4 weeks.
- Salary packaging and novated leases.
- Salary continuance (income protection).
- Paid professional membership fees.
- Versatile work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, flex time).
- End‑of‑trip facilities.
- Employee stock purchase plans.
- Paid parental leave.
- Growth and promotion opportunities.
Our people are the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating work environments in which every member of our team feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, and where each person is given opportunities to belong, connect and grow. Defence experience desirable and veterans are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be Australian citizens and either hold or be eligible for a Defence clearance.
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Project Management
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