At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful environmental assessments for major projects across renewable energy and transport sectors.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, additional leave, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to meaningful change.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in shaping sustainable futures and impactful projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in environmental projects and strong leadership skills are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 113400 - 138600 $ per year.
Full-time
Business Group: DCS
Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd
Business Line: Environment
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Operating Group: International
Primary Location: AU - Newcastle, NSW
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.
Our new national Environment business line is helping us collaborate better across Australia and New Zealand. The opportunities to lead complex market leading multi-disciplinary projects are genuinely exciting.
We are a passionate team of environmental impact assessors working within an organisation creating meaningful change both in Australia and around the globe. Our team is made up of ten environmental impact assessors and we are looking for a Technical Director to join us and lead environmental impact assessments for projects across renewable energy, transmission, transport (road/rail/ports/air), water, and industrial sectors. Our enviable EIS portfolio includes the first offshore wind farm EIS in Australia; longest road tunnel EIS in Australia and the first place based EIS for an infrastructure project in NSW.
Join our Sydney IAP team in a senior leadership role where you will set the technical direction, build trusted client partnerships and drive growth across sectors such as Energy and Transport.
How you’ll make a difference
- Act as a senior technical leader and strategic adviser to clients, providing clear, practical guidance across complex approval pathways.
- Take accountability for the performance, growth and ongoing development of the Sydney EIA team.
- Lead and deliver major projects from pursuit to completion, including shaping bids, winning work and positioning the team for what comes next.
- Strengthen capability across the group by mentoring consultants and lifting technical and commercial confidence.
- Apply deep knowledge of State and Commonwealth EIA requirements while balancing risk, programme and client outcomes.
The qualities that help you thrive
- Proven experience delivering environmental projects in NSW and strong understanding of the relevant planning and approval pathways.
- Ability to take on Project Director responsibilities, managing scope, schedule, budget and risk.
- Growing or established leadership capability, with a track record of guiding teams and supporting others.
- Strong technical foundation, ideally with REP accreditation or progress towards it, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications.
Why you’ll love working with us
- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, 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.
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. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.
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. 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.
Technical Director, Environment & Planning in Sydney 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.
