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

## Company Description **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. ## Job Description As a Deputy Lead – Nuclear Safety Management System Assurance, you will play a key role in the development, implementation and integration of Nuclear Safety Management Systems (NSMS) within a complex and highly regulated environment. Working closely with the Department Lead, you will drive programme delivery, coordinate cross-functional inputs and translate governance requirements into practical processes and frameworks. This role offers the opportunity to influence the development of nuclear governance and assurance capability supporting Australia's defence programme. This role is based in Adelaide, suitably qualified candidates will be relocated. **How you’ll make a difference:** - 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. ## Qualifications 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. **The qualities that help you thrive:** - 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. - Proven 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 st…