Environmental Manager

AECOM; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Extra annual leave

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AECOM in Melbourne is seeking an Environmental Manager to lead Victoria's contaminated land practice, delivering a robust project pipeline across Energy, Defence, Transport and Water.

You will manage a 60+ person team, drive growth of Geosciences and Remediation Services, mentor talent, and collaborate with leaders across Australia and New Zealand to deliver transformative environmental outcomes.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the environmental industry with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong connections within the environmental sector for collaboration and opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for client engagement.
• Proven track record building, leading and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial and strategic judgement balancing client outcomes, risk and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team of 60+ professionals across a diverse portfolio.
• Strategically grow the Environmental Business with focus on Geosciences and Remediation Services.
• Introduce innovative ideas and leverage global resources to advance the GRS business.
• Cultivate relationships with clients, stakeholders and industry partners to drive growth.
• Lead client engagement initiatives and provide trusted environmental advisory.
• Collaborate across Australia and New Zealand to tackle complex challenges.
• Support development and mentoring of talent within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Client engagement

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Change management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâs most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Work with Us. Change the World.

Job Description

AECOM is looking for an experienced and motivated leader within the Victorian Environmental industry, ready to accelerate their career leading one of the largest and most diverse contaminated land businesses in Australia and New Zealand.

As Environmental Manager, you will spearhead our Victorian team to deliver and expand a robust pipeline of transformative projects across key markets, including Energy, Defence, Transport, and Water. This is your opportunity to thrive in a company that values your expertise and leadership.

Our Environment team delivers advisory and technical services across contamination assessment and remediation, approvals and permitting, environmental planning, and sustainability, working on projects spanning infrastructure, energy, transport and defence. You’ll be a leader within a multidisciplinary group solving complex environmental challenges alongside our technical specialists.

How you’ll make a difference

• Build your leadership: Lead and inspire a committed, high-performing team of 60+ professional across a diverse portfolio to drive technical delivery excellence and strategic growth both within Victoria and throughout Australia.
• Business Growth : Strategically grow our Environmental Business with focus on Geosciences and Remediation Services (GRS) by leveraging market insights and client feedback. Introduce new ideas and advanced strategies that enhance operational effectiveness and expand our service offerings.
• Innovate and transform: Be the catalyst for change: introduce new ideas, leverage our extensive global practice, and implement advanced strategies to lead our GRS business into the future.
• Stakeholder Management : Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and industry partners to ensure alignment and satisfaction. Your ability to engage effectively will drive business growth and enhance AECOM’s reputation in the industry.
• Client Engagement : Lead initiatives that strengthen client relationships, identifying opportunities for collaboration and innovative solutions to meet their evolving needs. Your expertise will position AECOM as a trusted advisor in environmental services.
• Regional Collaboration : Thrive in a dynamic environment that promotes teamwork across Australia and New Zealand. Collaborate with technical leaders and thought leaders to tackle complex environmental challenges and deliver impactful solutions.
• Grow without limits: Join a global organisation committed to your development, offering world-class resources, career pathways, and the freedom to make your individual mark.

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.

• Relevant tertiary qualification with extensive experience (typically 15+ years) in environmental industry
• Strong connections within the environmental sector, allowing for effective collaboration and engagement with clients, stakeholders, and industry leaders. Your network will be instrumental in identifying new opportunities and partnerships.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills that enable you to effectively engage with clients, articulate complex ideas clearly, and foster meaningful relationships. Your ability to connect with diverse audiences will enhance client satisfaction and collaboration.
• A proven track record of building, leading, and nurturing high-performing teams. Your leadership style should inspire creativity, encourage collaboration, and empower team members to achieve their full potential while driving exceptional outcomes.
• Strong commercial and strategic judgement, balancing client outcomes, risk and profitability
• A passion for mentoring and developing talent within your team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. You should be committed to helping team members grow in their careers and achieve their goals.
• A creative thinker who embraces change and seeks out innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges. Your ability to introduce new ideas and approaches will be key in transforming the GRS business for the future.

Additional Information

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.

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
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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.

Work Location Model

Hybrid