Relocate to Australia: Deputy Lead - Nuclear Safety Management System Assurance

About the role

Lead the operational delivery and implementation of Nuclear Safety Management System (NSMS) programmes and governance initiatives.
Coordinate the development of policies, processes, procedures and governance artefacts across multiple business functions.
Drive cross-functional engagement to ensure effective integration of NSMS requirements across the enterprise.
Develop assurance methodologies, audit frameworks, compliance tools and performance monitoring mechanisms.
Manage programme schedules, risks, issues and reporting to support successful delivery outcomes.
Support regulatory engagement, audit readiness and responses to compliance and assurance requirements.
Provide leadership and guidance to project teams while promoting strong nuclear safety culture and governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery and implementation of Nuclear Safety Management System (NSMS) programmes and governance initiatives.
• Coordinate the development of policies, processes, procedures and governance artefacts across multiple business functions.
• Drive cross-functional engagement to ensure effective integration of NSMS requirements across the enterprise.
• Develop assurance methodologies, audit frameworks, compliance tools and performance monitoring mechanisms.
• Manage programme schedules, risks, issues and reporting to support successful delivery outcomes.
• Support regulatory engagement, audit readiness and responses to compliance and assurance requirements.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams while promoting strong nuclear safety culture and governance practices.

Requirements

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Science, Risk, Quality, Governance, Business Management or a related discipline.
• 10–15 years' experience within nuclear, defence or other safety-critical and highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated experience implementing management systems, governance frameworks or assurance programmes.
• Experience in audit, compliance, assurance or regulatory environments, including the development of policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of nuclear safety principles and familiarity with IAEA, WANO, INPO, ISO 9001 and ISO 19443 frameworks.
• Prominent programme coordination, stakeholder management and process improvement experience within complex organisations.
• Chartered status, recognised SQEP capability or formal training in audit and assurance methodologies will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us:
Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?