Job Description
Come grow with us.
AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.
AECOM is looking for an experienced and motivated leader, based in Canberra, to lead our environment team - Contaminated Land and Environmental Impact Assessment to deliver and grow a strong pipeline of growth projects across a diversity of market sectors.
Make the move to Canberra and enjoy a great lifestyle, shorter commutes, access to nature and a growing professional community, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
How you'll make a difference
* Lead and inspire a high performing Environment team, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, safety and quality across project delivery.
* Drive strategic growth by building strong client relationships, supporting business development initiatives and contributing to winning proposals and bids.
* Oversee the successful delivery of Contaminated Land and/or Environmental Impact Assessments projects, providing technical guidance and ensuring outcomes meet client and business expectations.
* Mentor and develop team members at all levels, supporting technical capability, career growth and future leadership development.
* Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, using strong communication, negotiation and problem‐solving skills to resolve complex issues.
* Take a proactive approach to operational and project challenges, using sound judgement to anticipate risks, solve problems and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications
The qualities that help you thrive
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. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
* Bachelor of Environmental Science or a related discipline, with ideally 10+ years of in Environment Consulting experience
* Proven experience delivering environmental projects and strong understanding of the relevant impact assessments and contamination investigations
* Australian citizenship is preferred due to defence‐related requirements, and experience working within Defence environments will be highly regarded.
* Strong leadership and relationship‐building skills, with a passion for mentoring, collaboration and developing high performing teams.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
* Commercially minded, client focused and highly organised, with strong problem‐solving skills, sound judgement and attention to detail.
Benefits
Why you'll love working with us
Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part‐time, job‐sharing and hybrid work options.
* Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
* 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 study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
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.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Recruitment Process
We are 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.
Traditional Owners acknowledgement
AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we, our clients and our communities live and work in Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders – past, present and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.
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