Principal, Nuclear Safety Governance & Assurance

AECOM; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible leave policies

Professional development support

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal - Nuclear Safety Management System Assurance to lead governance, assurance and continuous improvement of NSMS for complex, regulated environments. You will integrate governance frameworks, policies and assurance methodologies across major programmes and drive regulator-ready solutions.

Based in Adelaide with relocation for suitable candidates, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to embed nuclear safety principles and governance excellence across

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Science, Risk, Quality, Governance or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in nuclear, defence or other safety-critical industries, with governance, assurance or management systems.
• Experience developing, implementing or assuring management systems, governance frameworks or regulatory compliance programmes.
• Strong understanding of nuclear safety principles, including defence-in-depth and safety culture.
• Knowledge of international nuclear frameworks and standards (IAEA, WANO, INPO, ISO 9001, ISO 19443).
• Experience engaging with regulators, audits, inspections or compliance activities.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of NSMS documentation, including policies and standards.
• Ensure NSMS artefacts align with regulatory requirements and international frameworks.
• Develop governance structures and assurance methodologies for nuclear oversight.
• Provide leadership on safety culture initiatives and compliance programmes.
• Support audit readiness, regulatory engagement and compliance verification tools.
• Review and assure quality and consistency of governance and safety documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, risk and programme teams.

Skills

Governance

Assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Nuclear safety principles

Regulatory engagement

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal - Nuclear Safety Management System Assurance to lead governance, assurance and continuous improvement of NSMS for complex, regulated environments. You will integrate governance frameworks, policies and assurance methodologies across major programmes and drive regulator-ready solutions.

Based in Adelaide with relocation for suitable candidates, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to embed nuclear safety principles and governance excellence across