Principal/ Associate Director

**Company Description**:

- "I enjoy working for the AECOM Aviation Team as it offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects alongside great people and clients, in a dynamic environment that leverages our truly global capabilities and supports my continued professional growth."_ **Aviation - Duncan Price, ANZ Aviation Client Director**

**Come grow with us.**

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.

As our population grows, so does demand for safe, expedient, cost-effective transportation. Our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems, as well as restoring and replacing older infrastructure, allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

**Everyone belongs at AECOM**

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a **Fortune 500 Most Admired Company**, a **WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality**, **Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner**and an **AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer**.

We are looking for an 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.

**How you’ll make a difference**:

- Drive technical excellence across our ANZ Aviation portfolio.
- Manage, inspire and lead our Melbourne and ANZ Aviation Teams.
- Develop business growth opportunities with AECOM’s Clients and construction partners.
- Participate in the development and execution of our ANZ Aviation business strategy.
- Representation at national conferences, incl delivery of technical presentations to large audiences

**Qualifications** The qualities that help you thrive**:

- 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, leadership, design management, interface with clients and other teams and disciplines, and client relationship management, with strong communication skills and an ability to positive influence those around you.
- Comprehensive knowledge of standards and guidelines from different organizations and authorities including CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority), FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), IATA (International Air Transport Association) and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)

**Additional Information** 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
- 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?**

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**About AECOM**

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public

**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our cl