This senior role offers the chance to be a key financial and strategic partner to the leadership team.
This senior role offers the chance to be a key financial and strategic partner to the leadership team.
15d ago
15d ago
KBR
(82 reviews)
Company Profile
Company overview
Website
Industry
Engineering & Project Management Services
Specialities
Defence, Engineering, Science, Technology, Sustainability, Energy & Mining
Company size
More than 10,000
Primary location
Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane
We are a company of innovators, thinkers, explorers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 33,000 people performing diverse, complex, and critical roles in 33 countries.KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered over 60 years of support to some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.With over 2,000 employees in 6 offices throughout Australia , we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.
Jobs at KBR
Based on your search activityJoin KBR as an ILS Officer, delivering critical supply support, inventory planning and Defence logistics outcomes in a high‑impact program.
Join KBR as an ILS Officer, delivering critical supply support, inventory planning and Defence logistics outcomes in a high‑impact program.
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25d ago
Our mission statement
We strive to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. Our 2 Australian business units are: Government Solutions Asia-Pacific and Infrastructure Solutions.In Australia everything we do is centered around supporting the country's continued economic growth, energy transition and national security. The results we deliver are underpinned by our collective focus on excellence, passion for the people we work with and the innovations we create.
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A career at KBR can change the world — and change your life.
At KBR, our people are the heart of everything we do. Every day, they’re doing important work that matters to the rest of the world. That’s why we’re committed to delivering an employee experience that excites and fulfills you and providing an environment where you can belong, connect and grow.
Awards and accreditations
Forbes list of the World’s Top Companies for Women 2023
Fortune list of the World’s Most Admired Companiesᵀᴹ 2023
Great Place To Work 2023
ADM Top Defence Contractor – rank #14 i 2022
Top Graduate Employer Award 2022
Australian Defence Magazine Top Member 2021
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Reviews overview
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What’s it like working at KBR?
AI summary of recent reviews
KBR offers some notable benefits, including competitive compensation and reliable payroll systems. Employees particularly value working alongside skilled team members and appreciate the exposure to diverse, complex projects that the company handles. The company also provides some workplace perks and facilities that employees appreciate.
However, employees have identified several areas for improvement, particularly regarding management practices which could benefit from modernisation and better communication. There are concerns about limited career development opportunities and inconsistent professional support. The work structure and allocation of responsibilities could be more organised, with clearer direction from leadership teams.
Recent reviews
1.0
Systems Administrator
Sep 2025Canberra ACT 26003 to 4 years in the role, current employee
Horrible. I wouldn't recommend this business to anyone.
The good thingsOnly good thing about this business was their initial offer. And the parking was free.
The challengesYou don't receive pay rises, nor are there 12 month reviews. Managers everywhere with no idea what the work entails, EXTREMELY high turnover rate over 12 months. Those who do stay are treated like machines rather than people, as they have all the knowledge retention. No progression of career, isolation from other teams. No work life balance.
1.0
Software Engineer
Jul 2025Brisbane QLD 40003 to 4 years in the role, former employee
A job but not a careerIt's a huge corporation with the usual corporation tropes. There's a lot of box ticking events, training, and emails about opportunities, inclusion, work/life balance etc., but I've not seen this in practice. With a dozen or so layers of management, there's more managers above than team members. You will hear the phrase "The Company's Position" a lot. There are options to work in the office, which are shared spaces. Parking is first in best dressed, and while convenient, is more expensive than general public alternatives. In most cities the officers are close to public transport.
Pro:
Pay is competitive.
Cons:
Despite the size of the company, each team feels very siloed and isolated.
My Experience:
I was told there was a need for people with my skill set for up and coming projects, but in the short-term I was needed to work on an old legacy project, just to get it across the line--because of sudden staff turnover. In reality, I was moved from one old project to another, and told there was no opportunities anywhere else in the company. In the three years I was there, I did not see anyone promoted from within my team and staff turn-around was the highest I've ever seen--well over 100% per year. A lot of staff, who I felt were functioning adequately given the complexity of the project, were not kept on after their probationary period. All other staff resigned and moved on. This high staff turn over resulted in a perpetual state of being under staffed. Managers take credit for all the work. Staff reviews focus on negatives. Met some great people, but staff morale was generally low.
2.0
Senior Engineer
May 2025Melbourne VIC 30002 to 3 years in the role, former employee
Good for juniors and seniors seeking technical experience
The good thingsexposed to large-scale and complex projects
The challengesYou can only be promoted or get involved in exciting opportunities if you are inside the golden ring. KBR in Australia is the definition of inequality.
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