Practice Leader

Water Utilities Practice Leader, Queensland

At Aurecon, we believe that your career should be a journey of purpose and fulfilment. As an accomplished leader with a strong engineering background, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of infrastructure across the Queensland region. If you're driven by making a lasting impact on communities, advancing sustainable practices, and leading high-performing teams to deliver collaboratively with our clients, we invite you to take the next step in your career as a Water Utilities Practice Leader based in Brisbane, Queensland.

You’ll lead a large high performing team and support innovative, large-scale projects while mentoring the next generation of Water professionals. Major utility long term programs will form part of your portfolio. Our projects not only solve real-world challenges but also create a positive legacy in communities around Queensland, Australia and the world.

What You’ll Lead and Contribute To

In addition to your commercial and business acumen, you will play a critical role in strengthening client relationships, expanding industry networks, and enhancing the company’s reputation. You’ll leverage your established industry position and trusted client connections to continue building our brand, expanding the project pipeline, and positioning the organisation for future growth. Your ability to develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships will be instrumental in ensuring ongoing business success and fostering new opportunities.

Here’s what your role will look like:
Project Leadership: Support the design, development, and delivery of high-impact water projects, ensuring quality, sustainability, and innovative solutions.

Strategic Influence: Shape the direction of engineering practice, setting technical standards and driving best practices across your team.

Team Development: Mentor and guide our team, promoting a culture of continuous learning, growth, and excellence.

Collaboration Across Borders: Work with a network of professionals across the ANZ region, leveraging diverse expertise to deliver impactful projects.

Driving Innovation: Lead initiatives that integrate the latest engineering technologies and sustainable practices to create smarter, safer, and more efficient infrastructure.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

As a proven leader with a passion for advancing infrastructure, we’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment. To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

- Min. 15 years of experience in engineering, with a proven track record in water projects.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor a high-performing team.
- A forward-thinking approach, with a passion for sustainable, innovative engineering solutions.
- A deep understanding of the water utilities sector, along with the ability to influence and shape the technical direction of projects.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join Aurecon?

At Aurecon, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and empowering our leaders to drive change and innovation. As a Practice Leader, you’ll be part of a team that works on award-winning projects that will leave a lasting, positive impact on the communities and regions they are within.

In addition to meaningful work and exciting projects, we offer:

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- A diverse, inclusive culture where everyone’s unique perspective is valued
- Wellbeing initiatives for you and your family, including mental health support and paid leave options

Ready to Shape the Future in Brisbane?

We invite leaders who are passionate about driving impactful change in the water sector to apply. If your background aligns with our vision, and you're excited about the opportunity to lead and inspire, we want to hear from you. Join us on a journey where your expertise and leadership will help shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.