Relocate TO Australia Defence

Opportunities in Australia

We have several opportunities across our Defence business in Australia with a particular focus on Adelaide. We are interested in hearing from experienced professionals with backgrounds in defence nuclear NSQEP and major infrastructure including those looking to bring their UK experience to Australia.

Relocation packages are available for suitably qualified candidates.

We are currently interested in professionals across:

• Maritime Structures
• Building Structures NSQEP
• Architects NSQEP
• Design Managers NSQEP
• Nuclear Systems Engineering
• Quality & Assurance
• Hydraulic Engineering
• Fire Protection Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

If your experience aligns with these areas we welcome an initial conversation about opportunities with AECOM in Australia.

How youll make a difference:

Joining AECOMs team in Australia will give you the opportunity to apply your experience to some of the countrys most significant and complex Defence and infrastructure programs.

You will have the opportunity to apply your expertise to:

• Major Defence maritime and nuclear infrastructure programs supporting Australias long-term strategic capability.
• Complex projects shaped by the AUKUS partnership Australias nuclear-powered submarine capability and broader investment in sovereign Defence capability.
• The design and delivery of safe resilient and technically complex infrastructure across the Defence estate.
• Multidisciplinary teams and industry partners working on some of Australias most significant national security programs.
• The development of Australian sovereign capability bringing your technical expertise and project experience to a growing market.
• Mentoring and collaboration with colleagues across AECOMs global Defence and infrastructure business.
• Projects that will have a long-term impact on Australias Defence capability and national security.

Qualifications :

We are particularly interested in candidates with:

• Defence or nuclear experience Experience working within the Nuclear Defence sector highly regulated environments with NSQEP experience highly regarded.
• Relevant qualifications A degree or relevant professional qualification in your discipline.
• Technical expertise Strong technical capability within your discipline and experience delivering complex projects to high standards.
• Major project experience Experience working on large-scale multidisciplinary or highly regulated infrastructure programs.
• Leadership and collaboration The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams clients and industry partners.
• Security clearance Existing AUKUS security clearance is advantageous. Candidates will need to meet the relevant AUKUS security clearance and eligibility requirements for the position.

Location & relocation

Our preference is for candidates to be based in Adelaide with opportunities also available in Sydney Brisbane and Melbourne depending on discipline and project requirements.

These opportunities will be advertised across Australia and the UK and we welcome expressions of interest from experienced professionals wherever they are currently based.

For candidates considering a move from the UK to Australia relocation packages and sponsorship are available for suitably qualified candidates.

Join AECOM and be part of a team that shapes the future of Defence infrastructure!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times full-time part-time job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns professional development courses financial study assistance 5 days paid study leave global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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