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We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Providing sustainable water solutions for a better world.

For decades AECOM has been providing water system services throughout ANZ with a focus on emerging technology and innovation. We are industry leaders in asset management as well as the full range of infrastructure and service planning, design, and construction.

Public and private municipal water companies call on our experience to help them protect public health and the environment through the provision of safe drinking water and sanitation services.

We work closely with clients to provide water solutions that contribute to liveable and water sensitive cities, reduce cost and impact and use new technology in treatment processes.

We’re one global team – 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and influential wastewater process specialist to join our Water Business and provide leadership across our Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region.

AECOM’s Water Infrastructure group provides services to a range of internal and external clients on projects covering water and wastewater treatment, dams, major conveyance, industrial, civil infrastructure, mining, and defence sectors.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a driven professional to play an instrumental role in the continued growth and development of our wastewater process engineering capability, and with AECOM’s flexibility, you can base yourself in any of our offices across Australia.

What will a day in this role look like:

• Leadership: Encourage collaboration across teams, business lines, and regions; actively mentor and develop staff, promoting technical leadership; lead technical solutions for major projects and pursuits.
• Technical Excellence: Engage with global water leaders to stay updated on wastewater trends; connect with clients and global technical experts to address treatment challenges; seek opportunities for team involvement in large-scale global projects.
• Team Development: Coach and mentor staff within the ANZ team and broader business; broaden wastewater expertise and introduce new skills; recruit top talent aligned with business objectives and culture; maximise employee potential through continuous development.
• Business Development: Represent and promote the AECOM brand in wastewater treatment; maintain strong client relationships and drive strategic project opportunities; actively support and guide high-priority pursuits.

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. Please apply, all applications will be considered. 

What are we looking for from you?

• Relevant tertiary degree (essential) and RPEQ / RPEV, CPEng (highly regarded).
• Extensive years of relevant experience in the wastewater treatment industry
• Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, technologies, and environmental regulations in Australia and New Zealand
• Proficiency in process engineering, data analysis, and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Join us and let’s get started.