Associate Director ICT & Security

Our national ICT team are looking for an experienced ICT & Security Consultant to join their team as an Associate Director. You will lead complex multi-disciplinary projects drive technical excellence mentor emerging talent and contribute to a variety of projects across Australia and New Zealand. 

How youll make a difference

• Lead the design and delivery of ICT and Electronic Security systems across major building projects from client briefing through to construction phase support and inspections.

• Develop detailed technical solutions including structured cabling systems wireless networks CCTV electronic access control intruder alarms perimeter intrusion detection Type 1A Security Alarm Systems and cyber security frameworks.

• Manage stakeholder engagement project costing technology road mapping tender responses and business development opportunities.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and consultants fostering quality assurance and a high-performance team culture.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary Buildings Places teams and the national Technology Advisory group to deliver integrated future-ready solutions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to strategic growth across the ICT and Security practice.

This role can be based in Sydney Melbourne or Brisbane. 

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive;

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering ICT Communications Engineering or a related discipline with ideally 13 years relevant experience in a buildings consulting environment.

• Demonstrated experience leading ICT and Security design for large-scale multidisciplinary projects ideally with exposure to healthcare aviation defence or transport infrastructure projects. 

• Strong technical capability across ICT architecture networking cloud identity and access management clinical systems structured cabling and electronic security systems.

• Experience managing client relationships coordinating contractors and providing construction phase services.

• Eligibility to obtain (or current holding of) a state relevant Security Advisor Licence and Professional Engineering Registration (CPEng/NER highly regarded).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven consultative approach and ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Due to the nature of the projects Australian Citizenship is preferred.

Additional Information :

Why youll 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
• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• 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 whats 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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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 youre 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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll 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 persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time