Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) 

Established in 2017, with the primary objective to support the Commonwealth’s continuous naval shipbuilding program, ANI is undergoing significant expansion to support the construction of AUKUS-class nuclear-powered submarines by being the owner, developer and manager of infrastructure and related facilities.

Australian Naval Infrastructure is seeking to appoint a Delivery Director - Nuclear Facilities to lead the delivery of nuclear-licensed infrastructure at the Osborne Shipyard. The scope of the nuclear licensed facilities is expected to be in the order of $10 billion in capital expenditure, and include significant and complex ground improvements, buildings, specialised equipment, marine works and utilities. The Delivery Director - Nuclear Facilities will be central to the critical path of the AUKUS submarine program and will operate under intense scrutiny from the three AUKUS partner nations, given the strategic importance of the Osborne site.

Australia’s regulatory framework for nuclear infrastructure is still in development, with the new Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator to be stood up by 1 November 2025. The delivery environment is expected to be significantly more stringent than any other infrastructure project previously undertaken in the country. Therefore, the role demands a deep understanding of verification, validation, and traceability processes specific to the nuclear sector, as well as a highly disciplined operating safety standards and well-documented construction methodology.

The complexity of the project, places it among the most challenging in the market. The role will involve working closely with a range of partners within an Integrated Delivery Office (IDO) managing multidisciplinary teams, mitigating risks, controlling budgets, and coordinating resources across multiple complex workstreams.

The Delivery Director - Nuclear Facilities will be an individual with substantial experience in delivering large-scale, complex facilities, particularly those subject to rigorous nuclear licensing requirements. This role will require a resilient leader with prior experience navigating supply chain difficulties and complex regulatory environments in order to achieve the successful delivery of the nuclear licensed facilities within the NPSCY. The Delivery Director - Nuclear Facilities will ensure the facilities are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards, including safety and quality.

This ideal candidate will bring a depth of experience operating in complex, regulated government environments and is skilled at holding partners to account to ensure alignment with strategic goals. The Delivery Director - Nuclear Facilities will bring a deep experience navigating and influencing stakeholders in a complex work environment, demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence and the ability to work in collaboration with a number of internal and external stakeholder groups.

The Delivery Director - Nuclear Facilities will be collaborative in nature, with a relationship focus and strong understanding of risk-based decision making. This person will bring a strong attention to detail, with the tolerance and agility to work in an ambiguous and evolving environment.

Degree qualified in engineering or a related discipline, this person will need eligibility for an NV1 security clearance.

For further information, applicants should contact Peter Guilder via Peter.Guilder@KornFerry.com. 

******

Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.