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Come grow with us.
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.
Everyone belongs at AECOM
We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.
Due to a number of significant contract wins across our Water business, we are continuing to grow our Water Infrastructure team in Victoria. These projects have created a strong and secure pipeline of work, providing exciting opportunities for experienced professionals to contribute to major water infrastructure projects across the state and beyond.
Our Water Infrastructure team delivers services to a diverse range of internal and external clients across the water and wastewater, dams, major conveyance, industrial, civil infrastructure, mining, and defence sectors. We are passionate about delivering sustainable solutions that create lasting value for our clients and the communities they serve.
Joining our team means working alongside some of the industry's leading experts, with access to ongoing mentoring, professional development, and technical guidance. You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across Australia and internationally, gaining exposure to a broad range of projects, clients, and technical disciplines.
We are currently interested in speaking with experienced planning professionals for upcoming opportunities, including:
- Lead Strategic Planner
- Adaptive & Integrated Planning Lead
- Detailed Planning & Hydraulics Lead
- Principal Masterplanner
- Water Source Planner
- Treatment Planning Engineer
- Network Planning Engineer
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.
What are we looking for from you?
- Relevant tertiary qualifications & CPEng (highly regarded)
- Strong planning capabilities, with demonstrated experience delivering water and wastewater projects.
- Consulting experience, including the ability to work autonomously, build trusted client relationships, and deliver high-quality strategic outcomes.
- Sound knowledge of relevant Australian standards, guidelines, and industry best practices.
- Experience leading project teams and/or providing technical leadership, depending on your level of experience.
- A passion for delivering quality outcomes and building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly establish rapport and engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
Why you’ll 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 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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AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.