Associate Director

Associate Director

At Aurecon we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers solvers and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What youll do

As an Associate in our Asset Performance & Assurance team based in our Melbourne Office Location youll play a key leadership role in growing our business developing our people and helping clients navigate some of their most complex infrastructure and asset challenges. Youll combine strategic advisory expertise with strong commercial and operational leadership to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and communities.

• Build trusted client relationships and act as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders helping shape decisions and deliver lasting value.
• Lead and grow a portfolio of work by identifying opportunities shaping proposals and winning new business aligned to client needs and market priorities.
• Provide operational and people leadership developing high-performing teams through coaching mentoring and capability building.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex programs and advisory engagements that balance client outcomes commercial performance and delivery excellence.
• Contribute to Aurecons market presence through thought leadership industry relationships and sharing expertise that strengthens our reputation and future growth.

What youll bring

• Significant experience in management consulting advisory or professional services with experience leading complex client engagements and strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated operational and people leadership capability including developing teams building capability and creating an inclusive high-performing culture.
• Strong business development and client engagement skills with a track record of winning work leading pursuits and growing trusted client relationships.
• Experience within a leading consulting environment ideally from a notable consulting firm
• Preferred experience working in one or more of the Water Transport Defence or Energy sectors and/or a background in engineering infrastructure or related disciplines.
• Strong commercial acumen strategic thinking and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while balancing client delivery and business priorities.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the worlds most complex infrastructure challenges in an environment that supports your ambitions where we hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026 we embrace diverse perspectives giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6000 people across Australia New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here to bring ideas to life the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure

If this sounds like your next step wed love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments contact .

Our hiring decisions are made by people not AI. Were most interested in your individual thinking and experiencesso please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.