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KBR Technical Director in Melbourne, Australia
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!
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