Relocate to Australia - Associate Director – Architecture; NSQEP

Position: Relocate to Australia - Associate Director – Architecture (NSQEP)
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Job Description As an Associate Director – Project Architect you will lead the design and delivery of complex facilities within highly regulated environments including defence, research and nuclear infrastructure. You will provide architectural leadership across multidisciplinary teams, guiding coordinated design outcomes from concept through to delivery while maintaining strong alignment with safety and operational requirements. The role requires a balance of strong design capability, technical leadership and stakeholder engagement with responsibility for shaping project direction, managing interfaces and ensuring design integrity is maintained throughout all stages of delivery.

This role is based in Adelaide. Relocation packages are available for suitably qualified candidates. How you’ll make a difference:

Lead the architectural design and delivery of complex defence, research, and nuclear infrastructure projects within highly regulated environments

Act as Project Architect, maintaining design intent and ensuring coordinated, high-quality outcomes across all project stages

Lead multidisciplinary design coordination, integrating architectural, structural, services, and specialist systems into cohesive solutions

Translate nuclear safety case and regulatory requirements into robust architectural design responses in collaboration with subject matter experts

Oversee design development, technical documentation, and compliance with relevant standards including Defence, NCC, IAEA, and applicable nuclear frameworks

Lead client and stakeholder engagement, building trusted relationships and ensuring alignment across project objectives and expectations

Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to project teams while driving continuous improvement and delivery excellence

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive:

Accredited degree in Architecture with AUKUS registration and exposure to nuclear defence / NSQEP  10–15+ years’ experience in architecture, including leadership roles on complex, safety-critical projects

Proven experience acting as Project Architect and/or Principal Consultant on medium to large-scale projects

Demonstrated experience in highly regulated environments such as defence, laboratories, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or nuclear-related facilities

Strong understanding of Defence design standards, government delivery frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements

Experience working with…