Associate Director/ Experienced Transformation and Change Consultant

Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Transformation & Change Lead in Western Australia. The role focuses on shaping and delivering complex transformation and change programs, spanning operating models, design, and strategy, while leading client engagements and building senior-level relationships.

You will contribute to business development, proposal shaping, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across government, infrastructure, transport and resources sectors. Flexible working arrangements may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience shaping and delivering complex transformation and change programs from strategy through to implementation.
• Ability to build trusted client relationships and translate challenges into practical solutions.
• Proven track record in business development, opportunity shaping and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver transformation and organisational change programs, including operating model and design.
• Lead client engagements from strategy to delivery with cross-functional teams.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and identify value-adding opportunities.
• Support growth through proposals, client development and work-winning activities.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams across sectors and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Transformation

Change management

Operating model

Organisational design

People leadership

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Education

Tertiary qualifications in change management or related discipline

Job description

Transformation & Change Lead WA

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

Due to continued growth in our Transformation & Change business in Western Australia, we’ve created a new opportunity for an experienced consultant to join our growing team. You’ll play an important role in shaping our local capability, working with clients on complex transformation challenges and helping develop the people and opportunities that will support our next phase of growth. Your role will have three key areas of focus: deliver, grow and lead.

• Shape and deliver transformation and organisational change programs, including operating model and organisational design, change strategy and implementation
• Lead client engagements from strategy through to delivery, bringing together the right people and expertise to achieve meaningful outcomes
• Build trusted relationships with clients and senior stakeholders, understanding their challenges and identifying opportunities where Aurecon can add value
• Contribute to the growth of our Transformation & Change business by identifying opportunities, developing proposals and supporting work winning and client development
• Lead and support multidisciplinary project teams across sectors including government, infrastructure, transport, energy, water and resources
• Coach, mentor and support colleagues, helping build the capability and confidence of our growing WA team
• Work collaboratively across Aurecon’s advisory, engineering and design businesses to bring together different perspectives and capabilities for our clients
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our Transformation & Change offering, bringing ideas and insights that strengthen how we work and the outcomes we deliver

What you’ll bring

You’ll be an experienced transformation and change professional who enjoys combining great client delivery with relationship building, people leadership and business development. We’d love to hear from you if you bring:

• consulting experience across transformation, change management, operating model or organisational design, ideally within a professional services or advisory environment
• Experience shaping and delivering complex transformation and change programs from strategy through to implementation
• An ability to build trusted relationships with clients, understand their business challenges and translate these into practical solutions
• Experience contributing to business development and work winning, including identifying opportunities, shaping solutions and developing proposals
• Strong project and engagement leadership skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity
• Experience leading, coaching or mentoring others and contributing to collaborative, high-performing teams
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of what it takes to deliver successful consulting engagements
• Excellent communication, facilitation and influencing skills, with confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
• Experience across government, infrastructure, utilities, transport, resources or other complex organisations would be highly regarded
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in change management, business, organisational development, human resources, psychology, communications or a related discipline

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [e-mail].

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