Technical Director - Wastewater Treatment

- Full-time
- Business Group: DCS
- Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd
- Business Line: Water
- Work Location Model: Hybrid
- Operating Group: International
- Primary Location: AU - Brisbane, QLD

"Having worked over 20 years, in both consultancies and council, my experience working at AECOM has been refreshing and motivating" - Dominique Keirens, Technical Director - Water Gold Coast, QLD

Come grow with us.

Balancing the world’s need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future requires a deep understanding of interconnected systems.

We work with clients across the entire project life cycle - from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services - on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build, public-private partnerships and financing).

With a robust design and construction division, AECOM offers a unique perspective on designing projects that are fully constructible.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

AECOM’s Water Infrastructure group is growing and we are currently seeking an engaging and collaborative Director to join our South-East Queensland team.

This role will give you the opportunity to network across various areas of the business and with our leading specialists in Australia and New Zealand and globally,



building your professional profile and carving a career pathway that will make a difference.

How you’ll make a difference

- Mentor and develop team members, building team capability and fostering a culture of learning and innovation
- Wastewater treatment plant design – design systems for both liquid and solid waste streams.
- Get involved in optioneering studies, concept design, and detailed design.
- Collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders within multidisciplinary teams while building andmanaging client relationships.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role.

The qualities that help you thrive

- Engineering degree (essential); CPEng and/or RPEQ qualifications are highly regarded.
- Ideally, 12+ years of experience in wastewater treatment at a senior or technical leadership level.
- Comprehensive understanding of treatment processes, plant design, and ANZ regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communicator with a client-centric, people-first approach.
- Committed to delivering high-quality work, mentoring and collaboration.

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
- Volunteer and representation leave
- Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.

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.

We’re committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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About AECOM

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📌 Technical Director – Wastewater Treatment (City of Gold Coast)
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