At Coras, we fuse expertise with humanity, rigor with creativity and innovation with curiosity. At the core of our business is the belief that a diversity of perspectives is the key to new thinking. That's why our team brings together deep industry experience with some of the brightest young minds in Australia. Our values are more than just words on an email signature; we're driven by an ethos that inspires and governs everything we do.
The Role:
Based in
Canberra
, we are looking for a
Director
to play a defining role in shaping Coras' Nuclear capability at a critical time for Australia's Defence future. You'll partner with senior leaders across Government and industry who are delivering complex, high-security, high-stakes capability — where disciplined thinking, credibility and certainty of execution truly matter. Not just
what
we do, but
how
we do it.
You'll
be responsible to:
Oversee the delivery of complex advisory, governance,
safety
and assurance projects in your capacity as a nuclear suitably qualified and experienced person (NSQEP)
Identify
,
shape
and pursue opportunities aligned to long-term nuclear and infrastructure priorities
Champion a high-reliability "nuclear mindset" —
including
integrity, procedural discipline,
high standards
and a questioning attitude
Develop and mentor senior consultants, building depth and resilience in the team
Contribute to broader
Coras
strategy, sharing insights and opportunities across the business
Our Ideal Candidate:
You're
an experienced consulting leader who understands what it really means to
operate
at Director level. You can balance growth, delivery
excellence
and people leadership — without losing sight of quality or integrity.
You will bring:
Experience leading consulting engagements or complex program delivery in Defence or similarly high-assurance environments
A




deep
understanding of
Australia's naval nuclear propulsion program
,
,
nuclear governance,
nuclear
safety
and
assurance or supporting
physical
infrastructure
The credibility and confidence to engage senior technical,
operational
and executive stakeholders
A strong
track record
of building and sustaining client relationships
Demonstrated ability to develop
a
pipeline and translate market insight
s
into sustainable growth
Strategic thinking combined with sound commercial judgement
Clear, confident communication and influencing skills
A leadership style that connects,
motivates
and builds trust
A disciplined approach suited to high-
risk
, high-consequence environments
Required
experience/
qualifications
:
Undergraduate or higher degree in engineering
(
must be
eligible for
IEAust
credentialing)
C
ivil
or
naval nuclear experience and qualifications
from Australian, UK or the US
As Coras is an Australian Defence consultancy, you must
be an
Australian citizen and
have the ability to
obtain and
maintain
an AGSVA security clearance
.
Why join Coras?
Coras prides itself on being a management consultancy with a difference. Underpinned by our core values, we are trailblazers for innovative consulting models and strategic solutions. As a result, we have built a culture that has our people's aspirations, development and wellbeing front and centre.
Some of our employee benefits include:
Well defined pathway for advancement
Access to SME coaches to support your development
Paid parental leave provisions
Access to external and internal training, including a consulting skills program
An additional 5 days per year of professional development leave
Whole of company annual conference
The prospect to work with like-minded people on exciting projects
Access to our Employee Assistance Provider

📌 Director - Nuclear Submarines & Infrastructure (Canberra)
🏢 Coras
📍 Canberra