RELOCATE TO AUSTRALIA: Defence Opportunities Available

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AECOM is recruiting experienced defence, nuclear and major infrastructure professionals to support Australia’s growing defence capability, with relocation packages available and a focus on Adelaide, plus opportunities in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne depending on project needs. Roles span Maritime Structures, Building Structures NSQEP, Architects NSQEP, Design Managers NSQEP, Nuclear Systems Engineering, Quality & Assurance, Hydraulic, Fire Protection, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Ideal candidates will have defence or nuclear experience, NSQEP exposure, a relevant degree, and a track record delivering complex regulated programs, plus leadership and cross discipline collaboration. AUKUS clearance is advantageous. To apply, tailor your resume to NSQEP and defence, cite major projects, and note relocation readiness and sponsorship.

Company Description

As Australia’s defence and nuclear capability continues to grow, we are looking to connect with experienced professionals from the UK who can bring their expertise to Australia.

Australia’s Defence Future

Australia is entering a significant period of investment in defence capability and infrastructure. The 2024 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program set out a long-term program to strengthen the Australian Defence Force and build the capabilities required to respond to an evolving strategic environment.

The AUKUS partnership, alongside Australia’s growing focus on nuclear-powered submarine capability and broader sovereign defence capability, is creating exciting opportunities for professionals with experience across defence, nuclear and major infrastructure programs.

Our Defence capability

AECOM is supporting Australia’s Defence sector through the planning, design and delivery of critical infrastructure and capability programs. Our teams bring together global expertise and deep local knowledge to deliver complex, secure and resilient assets across the defence estate.

From major defence infrastructure and facilities through to highly specialised nuclear programs, we work with clients to develop solutions that are safe, adaptable and fit for the future.

Job Description

Opportunities in Australia

We have several opportunities across our Defence business in Australia, with a particular focus on Adelaide. We are interested in hearing from experienced professionals with backgrounds in defence, nuclear, NSQEP and major infrastructure, including those looking to bring their UK experience to Australia.

Relocation packages are available for suitably qualified candidates.

We are currently interested in professionals across:

• Maritime Structures
• Building Structures – NSQEP
• Architects – NSQEP
• Design Managers – NSQEP
• Nuclear Systems Engineering
• Quality & Assurance
• Hydraulic Engineering
• Fire Protection Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

If your experience aligns with these areas, we welcome an initial conversation about opportunities with AECOM in Australia.

How you’ll make a difference:

Joining AECOM’s team in Australia will give you the opportunity to apply your experience to some of the country’s most significant and complex Defence and infrastructure programs.

You will have the opportunity to apply your expertise to:

• Major Defence, maritime and nuclear infrastructure programs supporting Australia’s long-term strategic capability.
• Complex projects shaped by the AUKUS partnership, Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine capability and broader investment in sovereign Defence capability.
• The design and delivery of safe, resilient and technically complex infrastructure across the Defence estate.
• Multidisciplinary teams and industry partners working on some of Australia’s most significant national security programs.
• The development of Australian sovereign capability, bringing your technical expertise and project experience to a growing market.
• Mentoring and collaboration with colleagues across AECOM’s global Defence and infrastructure business.
• Projects that will have a long-term impact on Australia’s Defence capability and national security.

Qualifications

We are particularly interested in candidates with:

• Defence or nuclear experience – Experience working within the Nuclear Defence sector, highly regulated environments with NSQEP experience highly regarded.
• Relevant qualifications – A degree or relevant professional qualification in your discipline.
• Technical expertise – Strong technical capability within your discipline and experience delivering complex projects to high standards.
• Major project experience – Experience working on large-scale, multidisciplinary or highly regulated infrastructure programs.
• Leadership and collaboration – The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams, clients and industry partners.
• Security clearance – Existing AUKUS security clearance is advantageous. Candidates will need to meet the relevant AUKUS security clearance and eligibility requirements for the position.

Location & relocation

Our preference is for candidates to be based in Adelaide, with opportunities also available in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, depending on discipline and project requirements.

These opportunities will be advertised across Australia and the UK, and we welcome expressions of interest from experienced professionals wherever they are currently based.

For candidates considering a move from the UK to Australia, relocation packages and sponsorship are available for suitably qualified candidates.

Join AECOM and be part of a team that shapes the future of Defence infrastructure!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, full-time, 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?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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About AECOM

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.