Associate Director - Design Management

AECOM Australia PTY LTD

Sydney, Australia
Not specified; not specified; flexible work arrang...
On-site
12+ years experience in design management
Lead multidisciplinary design teams
Defence standards and security protocols
This role shapes technical strategy, defines client requirements, and leads integrated multi-disciplinary design teams for complex infrastructure projects

Job Summary

  • This role shapes technical strategy, defines client requirements, and leads integrated multi-disciplinary design teams for complex infrastructure projects.
  • The successful candidate will act as the primary client interface, translating operational requirements into technical briefs while managing evolving scope within secure environments.
  • AECOM offers flexible work arrangements including hybrid options, up to 6 weeks of additional annual leave, and continuous learning opportunities.

Matching Summary

This role shapes technical strategy, defines client requirements, and leads integrated multi-disciplinary design teams for complex infrastructure projects.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Flexible work arrangements, up to 6 weeks additional annual leave, study assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years experience in design management
  • Lead multidisciplinary design teams
  • Defence standards and security protocols
  • Technical strategy and execution planning
  • Client interface and stakeholder engagement

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in healthcare or aviation infrastructure
  • Strong commercial risk understanding
  • Ability to challenge technical specialists
  • Collaborative team dynamics leadership

Key Requirements

  • Australian Citizenship required
  • Prior defence clearance highly advantageous
  • 12+ years' experience with strong technical grounding
  • Proven track record in defence or sports infrastructure

Work Rights

Must have Australian citizenship

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