Relocate to Australia: Deputy Lead - Nuclear Safety Management System Assurance
On-siteNorfolk, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead the operational delivery and implementation of Nuclear Safety Management System programmes and governance initiatives within Australia's defence programme. Coordinate the development of policies, processes, and governance artefacts across multiple business functions while driving cross-functional engagement to integrate NSMS requirements. Develop assurance methodologies, audit frameworks, and compliance tools to support regulatory engagement and audit readiness. Manage programme schedules, risks, and reporting to ensure successful delivery outcomes, providing leadership to project teams and promoting strong nuclear safety culture. This role is based in Adelaide, with relocation support for suitably qualified candidates.
Required 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
- 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
Desired 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
- 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
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