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

Job description

Job Description
Grow client partnerships. Create opportunities. Deliver impact. Develop people. Shape projects. Leave a legacy.
What will your legacy be?
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.
Come grow with us
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.
With a strong market position, established client base and growing pipeline of opportunities, you will play a leading role in growing our market share, strengthening strategic client relationships and positioning AECOM as a trusted adviser on complex environmental and approval challenges across Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Join us in a senior leadership role
This role is suited to a recognised industry leader who enjoys building client relationships, developing future leaders and influencing outcomes on some of the region's most important projects.
You will play a key role in growing our Queensland and Northern Territory business, strengthening market presence and supporting the continued success of our Environment & Planning practice.
How you’ll make a difference
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.

Qualifications
The qualities that help you thrive

• 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. Professional accreditation highly regarded.

Additional Information
Why join AECOM?
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.
You'll join a global team of industry-leading specialists, access world-class technical expertise, and contribute to projects that improve mobility, enable the energy transition, strengthen water security and create more sustainable communities.
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
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse condition

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