“Working at AECOM I have had the opportunity to lead and influence high-profile, unique and complex projects while working in a supportive and friendly environment. The projects, people and culture are why I enjoy working at AECOM!” Mitch Ryan, Air Quality Team Leader, Brisbane, QLD

Come grow with us.

AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments achieve their objectives and meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the community and the natural environment. The Air Quality practice provides technical and advisory services to projects across all stages, from planning and development applications to compliance and decommissioning. As part of a large, multi-disciplinary organisation, this role will not only offer you the opportunity to work alongside our team of air quality specialists, both locally and across ANZ, but will also enable you to collaborate and learn from the wider AECOM network of professionals across all business lines.

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.

How you’ll make a difference

• Delivery of air quality impact assessments, ranging from qualitative risk assessments to detailed dispersion modelling impacts assessments, including the preparation of high quality technical reports.
• Preparation of monitoring programs and management plans, tailored to individual projects and client objectives.
• Manage air quality projects from initiation to completion as part of a team of air quality professionals, including client engagement, reporting and proposal development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across AECOM’s business lines, contributing to greenhouse gas and carbon accounting projects and supporting business development and technical profile-raising activities.

The qualities that help you thrive

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Environmental Management or a related discipline with 2+ years’ experience in air quality consulting.
• Proficiency in air quality dispersion modelling (e.g. CALPUFF, TAPM) with experience in GRAL, AERMOD or WRF viewed favourably.
• Experience developing emissions inventories and analysing monitoring data, including the use of excel for emissions estimation calculations for air pollutants and greenhouse gases and familiarity with greenhouse gas or carbon accounting and air quality monitoring.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with experience preparing reports (e.g. Air Quality Impact Assessments, Air Quality Management Plans), proposals and engaging directly with clients.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times and hybrid work options.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
• Continuous learning and growth – work on projects across ANZ, learn from an existing team of air quality consultants with a variety of backgrounds, attend professional development courses and lunch and learns.

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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About AECOM

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 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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 you’re 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.