Architecture Team Lead

"I work for AECOM because we cover a broad engineering landscape which challenges our engineering and consultancy skills through the best projects. The depth of skill and knowledge across the regions means anything is possible." – Sean O'Leary, Practice Leader, Building Services VIC + SA

Come grow with us.

Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all.

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.

Due to an internal promotion, we're seeking an Architecture Team Lead to lead our high performing team across NSW & ACT within a global, multi-disciplinary organisation. This is a rare opportunity to combine leadership, client engagement and project delivery at scale - while contributing to some of Australia's most impactful projects.

How you'll make a difference 

• Lead and inspire people - build a high-performing team through coaching, development, and recognition, while fostering collaboration with our Brisbane colleagues.
• Drive project excellence - oversee the delivery of Defence and multi-sector projects (data centres, rail, energy, water, master planning, and public facilities) ensuring quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.
• Shape our pipeline - work with sector leads to win major pursuits and grow client relationships that position AECOM as a partner of choice.
• Champion technical leadership - deliver innovative and sustainable design solutions, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and uphold the highest standards of architectural design.
• Strengthen business performance - manage resources, budgets and risk, while contributing to strategic growth and positioning of our architecture service offering.

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.

The qualities that help you thrive

• Registered Architect with current professional registration and Defence sector experience, including knowledge of security requirements, clearance protocols and defence-specific design considerations.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of motivating, developing and growing high-performing teams, with a passion for mentoring and teaching.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects and deliver successful outcomes.
• Strategic mindset with the capability to shape and strengthen AECOM's architectural offering and market position.

Why you'll love working with us 

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
• Modern CBD office, diverse and inclusive team, barista coffee machine, morning tea celebrations, social events, and much more

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.

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.