Digital Lead - Transport Queensland
Shape the future of transport through digital innovation
At Aurecon, we see digital engineering as more than technology. It's about creating smarter ways to plan, design, deliver and operate infrastructure that improves lives and strengthens communities.
We're looking for a Digital Lead to join our Queensland Transport team in Brisbane. This is an opportunity to lead digital engineering delivery across some of Queensland's most significant transport projects, working with clients, project teams, contractors and industry partners to drive better outcomes through BIM, information management and digital delivery excellence.
What will you do?
As our Digital Lead, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering the digital strategy across transport projects, ensuring project teams have the tools, processes and support needed to deliver coordinated, high-quality digital outcomes.
You'll:
- Lead digital engineering and information management activities across major transport projects.
- Develop and implement BIM Execution Plans, Information Management Plans and digital delivery frameworks.
- Support project teams in meeting client requirements, contractual obligations and industry standards.
- Guide the setup and management of Common Data Environments (CDEs), collaboration platforms and information workflows.
- Oversee the coordination, review and quality assurance of models and digital deliverables.
- Provide strategic advice on digital scope, resourcing, program requirements and project delivery approaches.
- Support project mobilisation, onboarding and capability development across teams.
- Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, joint venture partners and internal stakeholders.
- Mentor BIM and digital engineering practitioners and contribute to Aurecon's Technical Communities.
- Help shape Aurecon's digital engineering strategy and strengthen our position in the Queensland infrastructure market.
What you'll bring
We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with leadership capability and a passion for improving how infrastructure is delivered.
Ideally, you'll have:
- Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Significant experience leading digital engineering, BIM and information management on infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of project delivery requirements across design, construction and handover phases.
- Experience working on major transport infrastructure projects, ideally including Queensland TMR projects and collaborative or joint venture environments.
- Strong knowledge of BIM standards, information management principles and digital delivery systems.
- Experience managing Common Data Environments and multidisciplinary digital project teams.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence, coach and guide teams toward successful outcomes.
Why Aurecon?
At Aurecon, you'll work alongside some of the industry's most talented thinkers, designers and problem solvers on projects that leave a lasting legacy.You'll enjoy:
- Opportunities to lead digital delivery on some of Queensland's most complex transport projects.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- A culture that values innovation, learning and professional growth.
- Access to industry-leading projects, clients and technical communities.
- A genuinely inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed.
- The chance to shape the future of digital engineering within one of Australasia's leading consultancies.
Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we empower our people to bring ideas to life and create meaningful change.
Who we are
Aurecon is an engineering consultancy with over 6,500 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities. People who challenge conventional thinking, embrace innovation and create better outcomes for communities and the planet.
That's why we're here. To bring ideas to life, The Aurecon Way.
Ready for your next adventure?
If you're passionate about digital engineering, infrastructure and helping teams deliver their best work, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of transport across Queensland.