Regional Water Leader – South Australia

AECOMs Water business line is seeking an inspiring and collaborative Leader to join our Adelaide this key leadership role youll help drive market growth strengthen client relationships and support the continued development of our talented team in South Australia.

Youll have the opportunity to collaborate with specialists across Australia New Zealand and globally building your professional profile and shaping a rewarding career that makes a real difference.

How youll make a difference

• Partner with local leadership to shape strategy and culture aligning with the broader Water Business Line to identify and seize emerging opportunities in defence transport and water infrastructure.
• Maintain and develop collaborative relationships within the Adelaide market in key sectors while representing the organisation at industry events to elevate visibility and influence.
• Cultivate a supportive and inclusive culture while mentoring and uplifting junior professionals enhancing recruitment efforts to build a resilient and diverse team in Adelaide.
• Provide expertise across defence transport and water projects applying your financial and project management skills to ensure effective planning budgeting and the integration of innovative delivery methods that enhance project outcomes.

Qualifications :

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.

The qualities that help you thrive

• A relevant tertiary degree & CPEng.
• A passion for mentoring leadership & collaboration.
• Established relationships within the Adelaide market ideally across the infrastructure water defence and transport sectors.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability build relationships and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders at varying levels.
• Knowledge and experience in defence transport and water infrastructure with familiarity in working with government frameworks.
• Commercial and strategic acumen with the ability to make informed decisions that balance profitability efficiency and market insight.

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