At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead environmental approvals and heritage projects, shaping a sustainable future.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, extra leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team driving innovation and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities and the environment while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields and leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 113400 - 138600 $ per year.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
AECOM's Impact Assessment and Permitting practice helps clients navigate some of the most complex environmental, planning and permitting challenges facing Australia. We work at the intersection of development, infrastructure, policy and the environment, supporting clients to unlock projects that are critical to communities, economic growth and the energy transition.
Our NSW & ACT team partners with clients across sectors including transport, energy, water, defence, resources and urban development. From early strategic advice and environmental assessment through to approvals, permitting, stakeholder engagement and delivery support, we bring together specialists in environmental planning, impact assessment, ecology, heritage, social performance, engagement and sustainability to deliver integrated solutions.
What you’ll be doing:
- Director level leadership opportunity as Sector Manager with AECOM's established NSW & ACT Impact Assessment and Permitting team.
- Lead AECOM's Sydney, Newcastle and Canberra environmental and approvals business, bringing together specialists across environmental planning, impact assessment, ecology, heritage and social impact.
- Provide leadership, guidance and direction to a diverse team of technical specialists and people leaders.
- Align the needs of our people, clients, projects and business to deliver strong, sustainable outcomes.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusion and technical excellence.
- Develop, mentor and attract great talent while driving strong commercial outcomes and sustainable business growth.
Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography, Environmental Engineering, Social Impact, Heritage, Natural Resource Management or a related discipline, with eligibility for (or current) professional accreditation where applicable.
Significant experience leading multidisciplinary environmental, impact assessment, approvals or related consulting teams, ideally within a professional services environment delivering complex projects across infrastructure, energy, water, defence, resources or development sectors.
Demonstrated people leadership capability, with a track record of building engaged, high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, talent development and fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
Proven market-facing experience, including developing trusted client relationships, leading strategic pursuits, identifying growth opportunities and winning work across government and private sector clients.
Strong commercial and business leadership capability, with experience overseeing financial performance, resource planning, project governance, risk management and the successful delivery of business objectives.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and build credibility with clients, team members and executive leaders.
Strategic thinker with sound judgement, an outcomes-focused mindset and the ability to align the needs of people, clients, projects and the business to achieve sustainable success.
Why you’ll love working with us:
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, alternative start and finish times and job sharing options.
- Up to 6 weeks of additional annual leave each year through our purchased leave program.
- Continuous learning and development, including lunch-and-learns and professional development courses.
- Financial assistance for further study, plus 5 days of paid study leave.
- Global career opportunities and the chance to work on major projects with talented teams across Australia and around the world.
AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging.
NSW and ACT Environmental Approvals, Heritage and Ecology Manager in Newcastle employer: AECOM Corporation
AECOM is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, offering graduate engineers the chance to engage in innovative projects while benefiting from flexible work options. With a strong commitment to employee growth through mentoring, networking, and essential consulting skills training, AECOM empowers its staff to thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful infrastructure solutions in Sydney's vibrant environment.
