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Technical director - water & wastewater treatment

Geelong
GHD
Posted: 16 March
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Overview

The importance of water to the health of our world can't be overstated. As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. You'll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Responsibilities

* Providing technical leadership, strategic advice, and coordination of resources on a diverse range of projects in the water sector, including advanced water treatment and desalination plants, wastewater treatment, recycling, and waste-to-energy facilities.
* Delivering various and significant Victorian, Australian and international water and wastewater treatment projects, by understanding clients' needs, providing technical guidance and support to the project team for medium to large scale projects with capex over $1b
* Assist in the development of other staff through mentoring, appropriate supervision, and training
* Assisting the Business Group Leader and senior staff in identifying and realising business opportunities and setting future directions for the group
* Leading project design and delivery of technical reports and specifications, client proposals and presentations

Qualifications

* 15 or more years of experience in an engineering role
* Expert knowledge in either water treatment, desalination, wastewater treatment or waste-to-energy
* Leadership and collaboration skills, along with a willingness and ability to mentor and provide direction to junior staff
* Willingness to contribute to and lead business development activities backed by an active professional network
* Excellent listening and communication skills along with exceptional relationship and networking skills

Opportunity

Interested? Apply

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact. We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you. That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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