Training & Development

This guide explains how to apply for training and professional development opportunities at KBR Infrastructure Solutions Australia. Before attending any funded training or professional development, you must complete and submit a Training and Professional Development Request application.

When to submit an application

Submit a Training and Professional Development application when you identify a learning opportunity in one of the following categories:

• Training (internal or external)
• Conference attendance
• Study Assistance (higher education)

Tip

The application captures activity costs and time only. Travel-related expenses such as transport or accommodation require separate approval processes.

Before you apply

Consider the full cost

The company pays for both direct expenses and your time. Consider ways to reduce costs:

• Book time to leave instead of overhead where appropriate
• Complete training in your own time if feasible
• Use agile accrual time
• Choose local options that don’t require travel

Demonstrate business benefit

Your application must show how the training benefits the business. Strong justifications include:

• Technical skills required for an upcoming project
• Networking opportunities that support business objectives
• Alignment with your annual performance goals
• Skills that address identified capability gaps

Caution

Conferences are more expensive and require additional planning. You generally must be presenting a paper to attend a conference, though this requirement is more flexible for local conferences without travel.

How to submit your application

1. Access the Training Application Portal.
2. Complete the Training and Professional Development Request form with:
   • Training category (training, conference, or study assistance)
   • Estimated costs for the activity
   • Time required (in hours or days)
   • Business justification
3. Submit the application to initiate the approval workflow.

Approval process

The approval workflow varies depending on your Line of Business and the Area of Learning selected.

Standard approvals

All applications require approval from:

• Your Line Manager
• Funding Manager (either your Home Cost Centre Manager or Project Manager if costs are charged to a project)

Additional approvals required

Additional reviews are triggered when:

• The Area of Learning is technical—the Chief Engineer and CTE team will review from a technical perspective
• The expenditure exceeds A$4,000 for a single application—a member of the Senior Leadership Team in your portfolio will review

Note

The Funding Manager typically completes their review within three business days.

After approval

Once you receive formal written approval from the Funding Manager, you can proceed with booking and payment using one of three options:

• Pay upfront and claim reimbursement
• Use a Purchase Card (Pcard)
• Arrange a Purchase Order (required if the value exceeds A$4,000)

How to pay for an approved application Detailed guidance on payment methods for approved training

Study Assistance

Study Assistance is a separate funding initiative for structured, long-term learning that leads to formal qualifications from recognised educational institutions or professional societies. This program supports upskilling in targeted areas of professional growth that deliver enhanced value to your role and contribute to KBR’s commercial proposition.

How to apply for Study Assistance Specific guidance for higher education and formal qualification programs

Need help?

Training Portal

Training and Professional Development Procedure (PR-AUST-KBR-HR-4326)

For additional assistance, contact the Learning and Development team at res.faus.learning@kbr.com.