Data Manager – Defence Sector

1 day ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Buscojobs Full time

Title :

Data Manager – Defence Sector

Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world

About KBR :

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers 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 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries.

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia's largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projectswitha digital mindset drivinginnovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our Defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a talented team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the Defence force.

The Opportunity :

KBR is seeking expressions of interest from experienced and motivated Data Managers to support current and upcoming Defence programs across the capability lifecycle in Brisbane or Canberra .

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of integrated solutions across critical Defence projects, ensuring data is effectively managed, governed, and leveraged to support performance, compliance, and decision-making.

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to :

Develop, implement, and maintain effective data management frameworks, policies, and procedures aligned with Defence and Commonwealth standards.

Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and traceability across technical, engineering, and logistics domains.

Manage structured and unstructured data, including technical documentation, drawings, and specifications throughout the system lifecycle.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise data governance and utilisation, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and information flow.

Support the establishment and maintenance of secure, accessible data repositories with appropriate metadata, version control, and access protocols.

Contribute to the development of Data Management Plans (DMPs) and ensure alignment with project milestones and lifecycle stages.

Engage with Defence stakeholders and contractors to uphold consistency and quality of data and documentation.

As the ideal candidate you will bring :

Tertiary qualifications in Data Management, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.

3–5 years' experience in data management within Defence or a highly regulated technical environment.

Sound understanding of Defence data standards and artefacts (e.g. DEF(AUST) 5692, MIL-STD-31000, technical data packages).

Proficient in data governance, lifecycle management, and configuration control.

Experience using document and data management systems (e.g. Objective, Teamcenter, SharePoint).

Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and written communication abilities.

Australian Citizenship is required to meet security clearance requirements.

NV1 security clearance (or eligibility to obtain) is highly desirable.

Benefits of KBR

A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)

Flexible working conditions

Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

Paid Parental leave

Paid Reservist leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging / Novated leasing

Discounted employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts

Career development : Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you're ready to shape tomorrow, let's get started. Apply Now

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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