Associate Director – Architecture (NSQEP)

Overview

As Associate Director – Architecture (NSQEP) you lead architectural design on complex defence, research, and nuclear projects, balancing design excellence with strict regulatory compliance. You guide cross‑functional teams to deliver safe, high‑performing facilities and shape design strategy to meet nuclear safety and Defence standards.

You act as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders, driving innovative, resilient solutions while fostering a collaborative, high‑performing architecture team. This role places you at the heart of mission‑critical infrastructure with a global, impact‑oriented lens.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible work arrangements
• up to 6 weeks additional annual leave
• flex public holidays
• continuous learning and professional development
• financial study assistance
• global career opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and delivery across defence, research, and nuclear projects
• Provide design leadership to multidisciplinary teams for coordinated outcomes
• Oversee outputs supporting nuclear safety, regulatory approvals, and governance
• Advise clients, stakeholders, and partners throughout project delivery
• Guide development of innovative, practical, resilient design solutions
• Mentor architecture team members and cultivate a collaborative culture
• Support business growth through client engagement and technical leadership

Key requirements

• Accredited degree in Architecture with current registration or ability to obtain registration in Australia
• 10–15 years architecture experience including leadership on complex projects
• Experience delivering in highly regulated environments; exposure to nuclear or defence is highly regarded
• Strong understanding of nuclear safety frameworks, Defence design requirements, and government project delivery standards
• Experience leading architectural teams and multidisciplinary project delivery
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and client relationship skills
• Chartered status, professional membership or relevant postgraduate qualifications is highly regarded
• Australian Citizenship or AUKUS Clearance is required
• communication
• stakeholder management
• client relationship skills
• nuclear safety frameworks
• Defence design requirements
• government project delivery standards

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