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KBR brings together over 1,500 people across Australia, combining consulting, engineering, science, technology and delivery expertise to plan, design, deliver and optimise critical assets, infrastructure and programs. Our work spans transport, water, defence, maritime, buildings, nuclear, energy and resources.

Our strong project delivery record, industry reputation and trusted partnerships continue to drive significant growth, creating outstanding career development and project opportunities for our people.

At the heart of our business is a collaborative “One Team” culture: we work closely with clients and partners to achieve exceptional results, while fostering an open, inclusive environment where our people feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Our nuclear capability

Joining KBR means becoming part of an integrated team that combines KBR’s broad technical and delivery capability with the longstanding specialist nuclear expertise of Frazer-Nash Consultancy (a KBR company). Together, we have one of Australia’s largest Nuclear Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (NSQEP) teams and experience supporting Australia’s nuclear agencies and emerging nuclear-powered submarine enterprise.

This role is employed by KBR and forms part of our integrated nuclear capability where you will:

• Lead and contribute to the development and/or review of the radiation protection aspects of nuclear safety cases and nuclear safety management systems.
• Apply radiation protection methodologies to assist with the design and operation of complex defence and civil nuclear and radiological infrastructure.
• Work within and engage with defence and civil nuclear licensing and regulatory frameworks.
• Contribute radiation protection technical capability for projects.
• Train and mentor the next generation of Australian radiation practitioners.

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of relevant state, commonwealth and international standards and regulations in the field of radiation protection.
• Practical experience working in one or more nuclear or radiological-related facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of radiation protection measures in areas including shielding, contamination control, monitoring, dosimetry and radiological zoning
• Experience carrying out dose assessments, radiation safety assessments, risk assessments, and optimisation and ALARA assessments.
• Strong written communication skills including experience with drafting and reviewing technical reports.
• Hold (or be eligible to hold) Australian, US or UK defence security clearance.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Science or Engineering with a sound knowledge of the sciences underpinning radiation safety.

Desirable:

• Radiation protection specific qualifications, such as Certified Radiation Safety Advisor through the Australasian Radiation Protection Accreditation Board (ARPAB), or relevant accredited university courses.
• Excellent client management/stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to adapt communication styles to suit levels of technical understanding.
• Experience advising clients
• Familiarity with safety-informed design processes and deterministic safety analysis.
• Experience with shielding, dose and environmental modelling.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully driving customer service and positive safety culture.

Why KBR?

https://kbr.foleon.com/is-australia/who-we-are/who-we-are

This position gives you the opportunity to continue KBR's success in delivering major Defence, Transport and Infrastructure projects.

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

· Paid parental leave

· Personal career development plans

· Growth and promotion opportunities

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!

Our people are the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating work environments in which every member of our team of teams feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, and where each person is given opportunities to belong, connect and grow.

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