About the job
The Nuclear Suitably Qualified and Experienced (NSQEP) Technical Director of Architecture plays a pivotal role in providing senior leadership for the planning, design, and execution of defence infrastructure projects across Australia. This position merges architectural excellence with nuclear safety expertise, ensuring that all facilities are conceptualized, designed, and delivered in accordance with the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator (ANNPSR), Defence standards, and international best practices set by the IAEA and ONR.
As the Technical Director, you will be instrumental in shaping the design strategy, directing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring governance over architectural outputs that directly relate to nuclear safety cases and regulatory compliance. Additionally, you will serve as a strategic advisor to all stakeholders and industry partners, ensuring that safety, resilience, and operational readiness are embedded in every architectural decision.
Your Impact:
- Strategic Leadership: Formulate design strategies and governance frameworks for architectural outputs aligned with nuclear safety and regulatory licensing.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outputs that meet defence standards and best practices.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a strategic advisor to stakeholders and industry partners, incorporating safety, resilience, and operational readiness into all architectural decisions.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensure all facilities are designed and delivered in strict adherence to regulatory and industry standards.

