Technical Director – Environment & Planning (Queensland and Northern Territory)

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

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.

Grow client partnerships. Create opportunities. Deliver impact. Develop people. Shape projects. Leave a legacy.

What will your legacy be?

Are you an established technical leader ready to advance major projects, influence industry and develop future leaders across Queensland and the Northern Territory?

Whether your expertise is in ecology, cultural heritage, environmental planning or impact assessment, this is an opportunity to build influence, grow client partnerships and help deliver some of the region's most significant infrastructure, transport, energy and water security projects.

Come grow with us

Our Queensland and Northern Territory Workplace & Planning team is helping government and industry clients deliver some of the region's most significant transport,



energy transition and water security projects. Working closely with our engineering, design, advisory and digital teams, we help clients navigate complex approvals, manage environmental and social risks, engage stakeholders and deliver sustainable outcomes.

With a strong market position, established client base and growing pipeline of opportunities, you will play a leading role in growing our market share, strengthening strategic client relationships and positioning AECOM as a trusted adviser on complex environmental and approval challenges across Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Join us in a senior leadership role

This role is suited to a recognised industry leader who enjoys building client relationships, developing future leaders and influencing outcomes on some of the region's most important projects.

You will play a key role in growing our Queensland and Northern Territory business, strengthening market presence and supporting the continued success of our Environment & Planning practice.

How you’ll make a difference

Build trusted client relationships

- Act as a senior adviser to government, infrastructure and private sector clients.
- Develop and maintain executive-level relationships across Queensland and Northern Territory markets.

Drive growth and win work

- Shape AECOM's market strategy across Queensland and the Northern Territory.
- Pursue opportunities across transport, energy, water and infrastructure sectors.
- Lead pursuits, proposals and client engagement activities.

Provide technical leadership

- Lead complex environmental approvals and impact assessment projects from strategy through delivery.
- Guide multidisciplinary teams through technical, regulatory and stakeholder challenges.
- Provide strategic direction on environmental, planning, ecology, heritage and social impact matters.

Develop future leaders

- Coach and mentor emerging technical and project leaders.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence and innovation.
- Build your professional profile through thought leadership and industry engagement.
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📌 Technical Director – Environment (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Aecom
📍 Rockhampton Regional