Relocate to Australia: Associate Director - Project Architect (NSQEP)

Company Description

AECOM is dedicated to growing and evolving the built environment across various sectors, including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate. We prioritize sustainability and innovation, fostering long-term health and wellbeing for all. AECOM is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we are proud of our diverse workforce and inclusive practices.

About the Role

As an Associate Director – Project Architect, you will lead the design and delivery of complex facilities within highly regulated environments such as defense, research, and nuclear infrastructure. Your responsibilities include:

• Leading architectural design and delivery of complex projects
• Maintaining design intent and coordinating high-quality outcomes across all project stages
• Overseeing multidisciplinary design coordination and integrating architectural, structural, services, and specialist systems into cohesive solutions
• Translating nuclear safety case and regulatory requirements into robust architectural design responses
• Managing interfaces and ensuring design integrity throughout all stages of delivery
• Providing technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to project teams
• Ensuring alignment with safety and operational requirements

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Architecture with registration as an Architect in Australia (or eligibility for registration)
• 10-15+ years’ experience in architecture, including leadership roles on complex, safety-critical projects
• Proven experience acting as Project Architect and/or Principal Consultant on medium to large-scale projects
• Demonstrated experience in highly regulated environments such as defense, laboratories, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or nuclear-related facilities
• Strong understanding of Defense design standards, government delivery frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience working with safety-in-design principles, human factors, and complex systems integration in high-hazard environments
• Australian Citizenship (or eligibility for AUKUS clearance) is required; NSQEP recognition and/or postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded

Additional Information

Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, full-time, part-time, job-sharing, and hybrid work options are available. Employees receive up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year and flex public holidays. Continuous learning and growth opportunities are provided, including lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, and global career opportunities. AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and taking any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. All newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.