Technical Director, Ports, Marine & Coastal

Technical Director - Ports Marine & Coastal

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 a Technical Director in our Ports Marine & Coastal team based in Perth youll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges welcomes diverse ideas and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.

• Set the technical direction for port simulation optimisation and data-science services across port planning terminal operations marine logistics asset management and Defence infrastructure.

• Lead simulation and decision-support studies covering vessel and berth operations cargo and yard flows landside interfaces resource allocation maintenance capacity and operational resilience.

• Apply methods such as discrete-event simulation Monte Carlo analysis optimisation forecasting statistical modelling machine learning and scenario analysis to solve complex port and terminal problems.

• Translate operational data and modelling results into practical recommendations for master planning capital investment asset utilisation operating strategies service levels and risk management.

• Establish robust model governance and work with port planners and multidisciplinary engineers to ensure models are accurate validated reproducible and representative of real-world assets constraints and operating rules.

• Lead client engagements proposals and cross-functional teams while developing scalable digital solutions and building enduring port simulation and analytics capability within the Ports Marine & Coastal business.

What youll bring

• A degree in computer science data science operations research applied mathematics engineering or a related quantitative discipline; a masters degree or PhD is highly regarded.

• Substantial senior-level experience typically 15 years leading data science optimisation simulation quantitative modelling or complex software solutions.

• A proven record of developing and validating analytical systems for high-stakes operational environments delivering measurable improvements in capacity productivity reliability cost risk or decision-making.

• Advanced capability in statistical modelling Monte Carlo simulation optimisation forecasting and machine learning supported by strong proficiency in Python or comparable technologies and experience delivering production-grade analytical solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to establish robust model governance communicate assumptions and uncertainty clearly and lead cross-functional teams involving technical specialists operational stakeholders and clients.

• Strong consulting client leadership and business development capability with experience in ports transport logistics industrial or other asset-intensive environments together with excellent communication commercial awareness and a commitment to ethical practical innovation.

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.