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Balancing the world’s need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future requires a deep understanding of interconnected systems.
We work with clients across the entire project life cycle — from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services — on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build, public-private partnerships and financing).
With a robust design and construction division, AECOM offers a unique perspective on designing projects that are fully constructible.
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Due to an internal move, AECOM's Water business is seeking an engaging and collaborative Digital Director to help shape the future of our Australia and New Zealand water digital offering.
Reporting to the ANZ Water Managing Director and partnering closely with senior leaders across the business, you'll play a strategic role in driving digital and AI innovation, influencing business decisions, and building the capabilities needed to solve some of the industry's most complex challenges.
This is a unique opportunity to expand your influence beyond individual projects, work alongside leaders locally and globally, and help define how AECOM's Water business evolves, grows and delivers value to clients through applied technologies. You'll combine strategic thinking with practical action, enabling smarter ways of working, developing future talent, and positioning AECOM at the forefront of digital transformation in the water sector.
How you'll make a difference
- Influence strategic priorities, investment decisions and the future direction of the ANZ Water business.
- Build trusted client relationships and help shape opportunities that address real business and industry challenges.
- Lead digital, data, automation and AI initiatives that improve project delivery and client outcomes.
- Develop and mentor high-performing teams, creating opportunities for growth, leadership and innovation.
- Strengthen organisational capability through sustainable ways of working, skills development and knowledge sharing.
- Connect local teams with regional and global expertise, helping drive the adoption of proven digital practices and emerging technologies.
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t 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
- Strong engineering or consulting background, with practical expertise in digital, data and AI, and sound commercial judgement.
- Ability to analyse complex information, challenge assumptions and communicate clear recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
- Proven people leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and levels.
- Able to navigate complex challenges, exercise sound judgement, and adapt direction to a different approach as required.
- Strategic and curious mindset, with a focus on turning insights into practical outcomes and business value.
- Experience balancing long-term capability building with immediate client and operational priorities.
This position can be based from any of our major offices across Australia and New Zealand.
Why you’ll love working with us
- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, 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 what’s 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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