About the job
The Technical Director of Architecture for the Nuclear Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (NSQEP) plays a pivotal role in leading the planning, design, and execution of defence infrastructure projects across Australia. This position merges architectural innovation with a robust understanding of nuclear safety protocols, ensuring that all facilities are designed and constructed in accordance with the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator (ANNPSR), Defence standards, and the best practices established by international bodies such as the IAEA and ONR.
In your capacity as Technical Director, you will be responsible for shaping innovative design strategies, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, and overseeing architectural outputs that are integral to nuclear safety cases and regulatory compliance. Additionally, you will serve as a strategic consultant to stakeholders and industry partners, embedding principles of safety, resilience, and operational readiness into all architectural decisions.
Your Impact:
- Strategic Leadership: Define and govern design strategies for architectural outputs that interact with nuclear safety cases and regulatory requirements.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and guide multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality projects that align with defence standards and best practices.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and industry partners, fostering a culture of safety, resilience, and operational readiness in architectural planning.
- Compliance Management: Guarantee that all facilities are designed and delivered in strict compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

