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.

Our Queensland and Northern Territory Environment & Planning team is helping government and industry clients deliver some of the region's most significant transport, energy transition and water security projects. Working closely with our engineering, design, advisory and digital teams, we help clients navigate complex approvals, manage environmental and social risks, engage stakeholders and deliver sustainable outcomes.

As a Technical Director, you will:

• Build trusted client relationships - Act 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 - Shape AECOM's market strategy across Queensland and the Northern Territory.
• Pursue opportunities across transport, energy, water and infrastructure sectors.
• Lead pursuits, proposals and client engagement activities.
• Provide technical leadership - Lead complex environmental approvals and impact assessment projects from strategy through delivery.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams through technical, regulatory and stakeholder challenges.
• Provide strategic direction on environmental, planning, ecology, heritage and social impact matters.
• Develop future leaders - Coach and mentor emerging technical and project leaders.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence and innovation.
• Build your legacy - Build your professional profile through thought leadership and industry engagement.
• Represent AECOM with key clients, regulators and industry bodies.
• Influence better outcomes for communities, infrastructure and the environment across the region.

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.

Why you'll love working with us:

• 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