Relocate TO Australia: Defence

Position: RELOCATE TO AUSTRALIA: Defence Opportunities Available
Company Description As Australia’s defence and nuclear capability continues to grow, we are looking to connect with experienced professionals from the UK who can bring their expertise to Australia.

Australia’s Defence Future Australia is entering a significant period of investment in defence capability and infrastructure. The 2024 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program set out a long-term program to strengthen the Australian Defence Force and build the capabilities required to respond to an evolving strategic environment.

The AUKUS partnership, alongside Australia’s growing focus on nuclear-powered submarine capability and broader sovereign defence capability, is creating exciting opportunities for professionals with experience across defence, nuclear and major infrastructure programs.

Our Defence capabilityAECOM is supporting Australia’s Defence sector through the planning, design and delivery of critical infrastructure and capability programs. Our teams bring together global expertise and deep local knowledge to deliver complex, secure and resilient assets across the defence estate.

From major defence infrastructure and facilities through to highly specialised nuclear programs, we work with clients to develop solutions that are safe, adaptable and fit for the future.

Job Description 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 – NSQEPArchitects – NSQEPDesign Managers – NSQEPNuclear 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 you’ll make a difference:

Joining AECOM’s team in Australia will give you the opportunity to apply your experience to some of the country’s 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 Australia’s long-term strategic capability.

Complex projects shaped by the AUKUS partnership, Australia’s 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 Australia’s 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 AECOM’s global Defence and infrastructure business.

Projects that will have a long-term impact on Australia’s 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…