Job Description Due to a number of project wins, we are seeking an experienced Architect, at an Associate Director level, to join our high-performing and diverse team at AECOM. This is an opportunity to combine design leadership, client engagement and project delivery, while contributing to a range of complex and impactful projects across Australia.

Company Description Come and grow with us. Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award-winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built setting across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all. 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.

How you’ll make a difference:

- Provide project leadership and technical oversight across a range of architectural projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams through complex commissions and setting clear design direction.
- Drive excellence in project delivery, ensuring design quality, innovation,



technical outcomes and client expectations are achieved.
- Work closely with clients, sector leads and project teams to develop strong relationships, identify opportunities and contribute to major project pursuits.
- Champion design and technical standards, delivering thoughtful, sustainable and innovative architectural solutions while coordinating multidisciplinary inputs.
- Mentor and develop architects and designers, sharing your technical knowledge and helping build capability across the wider team.
- Support business performance through effective resource allocation, budget and risk management, while contributing to the growth and development of AECOM’s architectural offering.

Qualifications

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.

- Registered Architect (in Western Australia) with, ideally, 15+ years’ experience and current professional registration.
- Robust architectural experience across complex projects, with a solid understanding of design, documentation and project delivery.
- Proven leadership skills, with a track record of motivating, developing and growing high-performing teams.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects and deliver successful outcomes.




- Strong client and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and contribute to winning work.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to contribute to the growth and market position of AECOM’s architectural offering.
- A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in mentoring others and sharing knowledge.

Why you’ll love working with us:

- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, full-time, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
- Flex 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.

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 inc

📌 Associate Director, Architecture at AECOM (Australia)
🏢 Aecom
📍 Australia