Technical Director - Environment & Planning

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 conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.