Relocate to Australia – Associate Director – Architecture (NSQEP)

Overview

In this leadership role, you drive architectural design for complex defence, research, and nuclear infrastructure, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant facilities. You shape design strategy to meet nuclear safety requirements, Defence standards, and best practices, while mentoring others and advancing client objectives. The role blends technical leadership with stakeholder collaboration to deliver high-quality outcomes across regulated environments. You will operate in a high-impact setting, contributing to mission-critical projects and the evolution of the built environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Additional annual leave up to 6 weeks
• Flex public holidays
• Professional development and study leave
• Global career opportunities
• Hybrid work options

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and delivery of complex defence, research and nuclear infrastructure projects
• Provide design leadership across multidisciplinary teams for coordinated project outcomes
• Oversee architectural outputs supporting nuclear safety, regulatory approvals and governance
• Act as trusted advisor to clients, stakeholders and project partners through all delivery phases
• Guide development of innovative, practical, resilient design solutions across complex building typologies
• Mentor and develop architecture team members and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture
• Support business growth through client engagement, technical leadership and exceptional project outcomes

Key requirements

• Accredited degree in Architecture with Nuclear/NSQEP experience

• Excellent communication
• Stakeholder management
• Client relationship skills
• Understanding of nuclear safety frameworks
• Knowledge of Defence design requirements
• Experience delivering projects in highly regulated environments

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