Regional Water Infrastructure Lead

Title: Regional Water Infrastructure Lead - Victoria

Location: Melbourne Australia

Employees work in a hybrid mode

Full-time

State/Province: Victoria

Business Group: DCS

Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd

Business Line: Water

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Operating Group: International

Primary Location: AU - Melbourne, VIC - Collins Square

Job Description:

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.

AECOM's Water Infrastructure group is seeking a proactive and collaborative Regional Water Infrastructure Lead, VIC, based in our state-of-the-art Melbourne office. In this key leadership role, you'll drive delivery excellence, strengthen client relationships and market growth, and support the continued growth and development of our talented team.

This role is a platform to build networks across AECOM in Australia, New Zealand, and globally, partnering closely with delivery teams, local and global specialist practitioners, business operations and leadership. Elevate your professional profile and carve a career pathway that truly makes a difference.

How you'll make a difference

• Lead the execution of the Water Infrastructure strategy in Victoria, driving client engagement, market growth and successful project delivery across the region.
• Ensure technical and delivery excellence, maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, governance, and client satisfaction.
• Cultivate a collaborative, high-performing team culture by mentoring staff, providing technical direction, and nurturing growth.
• Leverage regional and global expertise to drive innovation, implement best practices, and enhance delivery outcomes.

Qualifications

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

• A relevant tertiary degree & CPEng.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the Australian Water Infrastructure market and familiarity in working with local government frameworks.
• Proven experience and a passion for mentoring, leadership & collaboration.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability build relationships and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders at varying levels.
• Commercial and strategic acumen, with the ability to make informed decisions that balance profitability, efficiency, and market insight.

Additional Information

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

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.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.