Associate Director

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AECOM sets the pace for airport and aviation development programs globally. Our aviation specialists assist clients at every project stage, from master planning and program definition through design, construction, and project closeout. This comprehensive experience allows us to develop programs that anticipate the realities of functional planning, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring successful project outcomes.

We are looking for an experienced Aviation Director to join our team in Melbourne. In this role you will win and deliver airfield projects for our international and regional commercial airport clients, and for the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces' portfolio of airfields.

• Lead, manage and inspire our team in a range of aviation projects across ANZ.
• Drive technical excellence across our ANZ Aviation portfolio.
• Develop business growth opportunities with AECOM's Clients and construction partners.
• Participate in the development and execution of our ANZ Aviation business strategy.
• Participate in AECOM's Global Aviation Technical Academy.
• Active involvement in the Aviation Technical Practice Group, comprised of a network of 850+ peers around the globe.

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.

• Ideally 15+ years' experience in airside infrastructure engineering design, aviation pavement design, pavement condition assessment and evaluation.
• Experience in interpreting, organising, executing and coordinating the capture and delivery of major aviation projects, ideally across both civil and Defence sectors.
• Experience in project delivery and leadership, design management across disciplines.
• Demonstrated client relationship management, with strong communication skills and an ability to positively influence those around you.
• Comprehensive knowledge of standards and guidelines from CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority), FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), IATA (International Air Transport Association) and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• 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.
• Reward and recognition programme and long service awards.
• 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.

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.

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