Want to bring ideas to life?

You’re in the right place. We’ve been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades. So why choose Aurecon? It really comes down to one, crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything – from the local community to the sustainability of our clients’ businesses – to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

As the Practice Leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth, leading a team and delivering consulting services to both public and private clients. We work across multiple sectors and anticipate growth across Defence, Water and Data Centre projects. You will lead diverse, high-performing teams across geographic and cultural boundaries, leveraging Aurecon’s integrated service offerings to deliver transformative solutions for major infrastructure projects within these critical industries.

This role offers regional responsibility with national and enterprise-wide influence, providing the opportunity to branch out beyond your immediate portfolio and contribute to the continued success of Aurecon.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership to diverse teams delivering Program advisory services across VIC, driving growth and operational excellence.

• Lead project teams with a focus on commercial outcomes, risk management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement to meet client expectations and profitability.

• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, using interpersonal and influencing skills to ensure satisfaction and retention.

• Develop and execute business strategies to expand offerings, particularly in program management, social infrastructure, and enterprise partnerships.

• Transition smoothly from business development to delivery, seizing new opportunities in growth markets.

• Oversee financials to ensure budgets, forecasts, and growth targets are achieved, ensuring sustainable growth across multiple regions

• Fostering a collaborative culture, ensuring national success, and meeting budget and strategy targets.

How will your future be shaped by us?

Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan – our fourth edition since 2014.

What are we looking for from you?

You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

Alongside your industry experience in a similar role, you’ll also have:

• A growth mindset

• Leadership experience of diverse and inclusive teams delivering exceptional outcomes

• An excellent understanding of Project Management, and a passion for infrastructure projects that make a difference to our world

• Relevant technical experience in program and/or project management.

• Management of commercial, risk, quality control, project teams and continuous improvement

• Strong business development and commercial acumen skills

• Strong relationships, well developed influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage at all levels of a high performing business

• The ability to lead and work effectively across geographic and cultural boundaries to create and promote a collaborative culture

• Strong commercial success in securing and delivering major projects.

• A strong network of client connectivity across our key markets.

Think you know Aurecon? You may be surprised.  

Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It’s our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you’ll probably know lots of our award-winning projects. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney? That was us. Tāmaki Regeneration in Auckland? That was us too. And the Tseung Kwan O Interchange in Hong Kong? You guessed it, us. So, when you join us, you’ll be joining a community working together to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.

Ready to bring ideas to life? 

Then please apply. Remember, it’s you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at www.aurecongroup.com or you can apply right now!