Sector Manager, Environmental Approvals & Ecology NSW & ACT

AECOM; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM NSW & ACT Environmental Approvals, Heritage and Ecology Manager role leads a diversified team across Sydney, Newcastle and Canberra. You will steer environmental planning, impact assessment, ecology and heritage, driving approvals and client engagement in major infrastructure and development programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, career development of professionals, and delivering integrated environmental solutions with accountability and commercial focus.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading multidisciplinary environmental, impact assessment, approvals or related consulting teams.
• Experience delivering complex projects across infrastructure, energy, water, defence, resources or development sectors.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop high‑performing teams and foster an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide Director level leadership to NSW & ACT environmental approvals and ecology teams.
• Lead client relationships, growth opportunities and strategic pursuits across government and private sectors.
• Oversee financial and project governance to deliver sustainable business growth and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Strategic thinking

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Environmental Planning degree

Job description

AECOM NSW & ACT Environmental Approvals, Heritage and Ecology Manager role leads a diversified team across Sydney, Newcastle and Canberra. You will steer environmental planning, impact assessment, ecology and heritage, driving approvals and client engagement in major infrastructure and development programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, career development of professionals, and delivering integrated environmental solutions with accountability and commercial focus.