Technical Director, Wastewater Systems & Leadership

Aurecon; Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Technical Director for Wastewater Treatment based in Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra. You will lead municipal wastewater, biosolids and recycled water projects across New South Wales, the ACT and nationally, delivering solutions that meet client and community needs.

You will mentor a high‑performing team, provide technical governance, and collaborate with cross‑disciplinary experts to drive outcomes while expanding market opportunities and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Significant senior experience in municipal wastewater process engineering and treatment design.
• Experience leading complex multidisciplinary treatment projects.
• Expertise in technical governance, assurance and peer review.
• Strong client engagement and trusted-adviser relationships.
• Team leadership, coaching and capability development.

Responsibilities

• Set the technical direction for complex wastewater, biosolids and recycled water projects, providing governance, assurance and technical review at key stages of delivery.
• Act as a trusted adviser to major water utilities, helping them navigate technical, regulatory and investment decisions.
• Grow and mentor a high-performing treatment team and develop the next generation of wastewater treatment specialists.
• Shape market strategy, identify opportunities and build enduring client relationships.
• Work collaboratively with Aurecon's broader water and wastewater experts to deliver integrated outcomes.

Skills

Municipal wastewater engineering

Leadership

Client engagement

Team mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Aurecon is seeking a Technical Director for Wastewater Treatment based in Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra. You will lead municipal wastewater, biosolids and recycled water projects across New South Wales, the ACT and nationally, delivering solutions that meet client and community needs.

You will mentor a high‑performing team, provide technical governance, and collaborate with cross‑disciplinary experts to drive outcomes while expanding market opportunities and client relationships.