Associate Director

3 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia AECOM Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

"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.

Job Description

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.

What will a day in this role look like:

  • 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.

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.

  • 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 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?

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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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- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around 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. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here:

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- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

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 clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

ReqID: J

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ANZ

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd


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