Rework Specialist Hybrid

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The Opportunity

Join KBRs Armoured Fighting Vehicle Branch (AFVB) and contribute to the delivery of complex Defence capability including Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) mission systems training systems and support system equipment. Based at H-ACE Avalon and Victoria Barracks Melbourne the Rework Specialist plays a critical role within a multidisciplinary team leading the coordination and management of rework and remediation activities across the program.

Working closely with QA CM Engineering IIS and supplier stakeholders the Rework Specialist ensures that all temporary deviations engineering changes and agreed rework are effectively controlled verified and formally closed. This includes managing activities from acceptance through to Work Completion Certificate (WCC) approval in a timely and auditable manner ensuring delivery schedules IIS and unit issues are not impacted.

Key Responsibilities:

The Rework Specialist does not exercise Quality acceptance authority but ensures rework evidence is prepared and presented for Quality and Configuration this role you will provide rework control and schedule protection services by:

• Acting as the central point for all Temporary (Non-Permanent) rework activities.
• Planning and coordinating supplier remediation to ensure rework is completed within agreed timeframes.
• Managing the preparation submission and approval of WCCs ensuring;
• quality endorsement confirms workmanship completeness and compliance and
• Configuration endorsement confirms baseline accuracy and configuration integrity.
• Maintaining accurate visibility of rework status through registers and tracking systems.
• Coordinating with QA Configuration and Engineering to enable timely approvals.
• Ensuring all rework activities remain supplier-funded (parts labour freight and administration).
• Identifying and escalating risks that may impact delivery schedules IIS sequencing or readiness.
• Providing regular status updates and forecasts to QA Engineering and IIS leadership.
• Capturing lessons learned and driving improvements in rework acceptance and supplier practices.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

Mandatory

• Experience managing supplier rework and remediation in complex technical industrial or Defence environments.
• Strong understanding of WCC workflows and evidence-based closure processes.
• Experience coordinating across QA Configuration Management and Engineering teams.
• Familiarity with Defence ERP/S4 work orders Z-actions or similar tracking systems.
• Proven ability to manage schedule risk and protect delivery and IIS priorities.
• Ability to work on-site and travel as required.
• Minimum AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance Australian citizenship and ITAR compliance required to be eligible.

Desirable

• Defence acquisition acceptance or sustainment experience.
• Experience managing rework across vehicles training systems or support equipment.
• Experience contributing to process improvement and lessons-learned initiatives.

Why youll enjoy being part of our team

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place to Work.
• Flexible working.
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews).
• Paid parental leave.
• Income protection.
• Corporate rewards.
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing.
• Employee stock purchase plans.
• Flu shots skin checks and discounted private health insurance.
• Career development: Online learning mentorship and career pathways.

If youre ready to shape tomorrow lets get started. Apply Now!

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Jacob Warren in the KBR Talent Acquisition Team on .

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.

Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online.