Technical Director – Workplace and Planning

- 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

Work with Us. Change the World.

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.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. 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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

"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. I’m so proud of the growth we have achieved." Liz Thornton, Sector Director ANZ, Impact Assessment and Permitting

What will your legacy be? Are you excited to be part of the renewable energy transition,



or keen to influence city shaping projects or passionate about delivering environmental solutions on some of Australia’s most significant projects? If so, we would love to hear from you

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 impactassessorsand 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 firstplace basedEIS 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 Energyand Transport.

Howyou’llmake 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,growthand ongoing development of the Sydney EIA team.
- Lead and deliver major projects from pursuit to completion, including shaping bids, winningworkand 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,programmeand client outcomes.

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if youdon’ttick all theboxesyou could still be a perfect fit for this role.

- Proven experience delivering environmental projects in NSW andstrong understandingof the relevant planning and approval pathways
- Ability to take on Project Director responsibilities, managing scope, schedule,budgetand risk
- Growing or established leadership capability, witha track recordof guiding teams and supporting others
- Strong technical foundation, ideally with REP accreditation or progress towards it, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications

Whyyou’lllove working with us

- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
- Purchase up to6 weeksadditionalannualleaveperyear
- 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 studyassistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits ofwhat’spossible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities,additionalhealth or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If yourequireany adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

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