Director of Wastewater Treatment & Design Leadership

Freo Group; Nambour; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible leave

Volunteer leave

Job summary

AECOM in Queensland is seeking a Technical Director – Wastewater Treatment to lead advanced design and delivery across liquid and solid waste streams. You will mentor teams, drive optioneering studies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to deliver resilient, compliant solutions for client needs while expanding your professional network across Australia and beyond.

This senior role offers hybrid work options and opportunities to shape major water infrastructure projects within

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required; CPEng and/or RPEQ qualifications highly regarded.
• 12+ years experience in wastewater treatment at senior or technical leadership level.
• Strong understanding of treatment processes, plant design, and ANZ regulations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with client-centric approach.
• Mentoring mindset and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead wastewater treatment plant design for liquid and solid waste streams.
• Involve optioneering studies, concept design, and detailed design.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and build client relationships.
• Mentor and develop team capability and foster innovation.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

CPEng / RPEQ preferred

Tools

Process design software

Job description

AECOM in Queensland is seeking a Technical Director – Wastewater Treatment to lead advanced design and delivery across liquid and solid waste streams. You will mentor teams, drive optioneering studies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to deliver resilient, compliant solutions for client needs while expanding your professional network across Australia and beyond.

This senior role offers hybrid work options and opportunities to shape major water infrastructure projects within