Technical Director – Environment & Planning (Queensland and Northern Territory)

We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Are you an established technical leader ready to advance major projects, influence industry and develop future leaders across Queensland and the Northern Territory? Whether your expertise is in ecology, cultural heritage, environmental planning or impact assessment, this is an opportunity to build influence, grow client partnerships and help deliver some of the region's most significant infrastructure, transport, energy and water security projects.

As a Technical Director – Environment & Planning, you will:

• Build trusted client relationships, acting as a senior adviser to government, infrastructure and private sector clients
• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships across Queensland and Northern Territory markets
• Drive growth and win work, shaping AECOM's market strategy across Queensland and the Northern Territory
• Lead pursuits, proposals and client engagement activities
• Provide technical leadership, guiding multidisciplinary teams through technical, regulatory and stakeholder challenges
• Develop future leaders, coaching and mentoring emerging technical and project leaders
• Build your legacy, representing AECOM with key clients, regulators and industry bodies

You will have:

• Significant experience leading multidisciplinary impact assessment projects and teams
• Demonstrated success developing client relationships, winning work and leading multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure, transport, energy or water projects
• Strong technical reputation, commercial judgement and understanding of environmental approvals and impact assessment frameworks
• Collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring, developing people and growing high-performing teams
• Relevant tertiary qualifications

At AECOM, you'll combine the influence of a local leader with the reach of a global business. You'll work alongside some of Australia's leading technical specialists, contribute to nationally significant projects and access the depth, capability and opportunities that come from being part of the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm.

Benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Swap 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