Sector Manager Transport Planning and Aviation

Due to continued growth in our Transport Planning and Aviation portfolio we are seeking an experienced professional to join our Brisbane team in a senior leadership capacity.

This role will play a key part in growing our aviation and transport planning capability building strong relationships with airport operators government agencies and private sector clients while leading a high-performing multidisciplinary team.

As a member of the ANZ Leadership Team you will also help shape broader strategic direction across the region and contribute to the growth of AECOMs transport planning and aviation capability.

How youll make a difference

• Lead growth across aviation and transport planning
  Build trusted client relationships across airport operators government agencies and infrastructure clients while helping position AECOM on major aviation and transport planning opportunities.
• Deliver complex aviation and transport planning projects
  Provide leadership across strategic transport planning airport planning and integrated mobility projects supporting the delivery of high-quality outcomes for clients.
• Drive technical excellence and innovation
  Champion best practice in transport planning aviation planning and digital tools to deliver forward-thinking data-driven solutions.
• Support multidisciplinary collaboration
  Work closely with engineers planners designers and technical specialists across ANZ to deliver integrated transport solutions.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team
  Support capability growth within the team while fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.

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.

• Tertiary qualifications in Transport Planning Engineering Urban Planning or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in transport planning aviation planning airport infrastructure or integrated mobility projects.
• Strong experience working with airport operators government agencies or major infrastructure clients.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects teams or technical workstreams within a consulting or professional services environment.
• Strong client engagement and business development capability.
• A collaborative mindset and interest in innovation digital planning tools and sustainable mobility.

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         
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

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