Technical Director - Wastewater Treatment

Aurecon; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aurecon Group is seeking a Technical Director for Wastewater Treatment to lead complex municipal projects from Sydney, Newcastle, or Canberra offices, shaping technical direction and governance. You will advise utilities on regulatory and investment decisions, grow a high-performing team, and build lasting client relationships while collaborating with Aurecon's water experts.

This role offers opportunities to influence market strategy and deliver integrated water solutions across Australia and

Formación

• 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 with trusted-adviser relationships.
• Team leadership, coaching and capability development.

Responsabilidades

• Set the technical direction for wastewater, biosolids and recycled water projects.
• Provide governance, assurance and technical review at key delivery stages.
• Advise major water utilities on technical, regulatory and investment decisions.
• Grow and mentor the treatment team and develop wastewater specialists.
• Shape market strategy and build enduring client relationships.

Conocimientos

Wastewater engineering

Process design

Technical governance

Leadership

Client engagement

Team mentorship

Educación

Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

Technical Director - Wastewater Treatment

Technical Director – Wastewater Treatment

Please note this role can be based in either our Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra offices.

At Aurecon, we are engineering optimists who see the world differently. We ask what's possible and turn ideas into impact. Here, you'll bring your expertise to challenges that matter, alongside people who think boldly and are determined to make a difference.

What you'll do

• 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

Your experience and expertise

• Relevant engineering qualifications and significant senior experience in municipal wastewater process engineering and treatment design
• Experience leading complex multidisciplinary treatment projects and achieving impactful outcomes
• Expertise in technical governance, assurance and peer review
• Strong client engagement skills and a track record of trusted-adviser relationships
• Team leadership, coaching and capability development experience
• The ability to see the big picture, challenge assumptions and bring diverse thinking

How we support your growth

Engineering possibilities for your career means having room to shape what comes next. You bring your ambition and commitment to lifelong learning, and we provide the foundation and development to help you turn your aspirations into achievement. The Aurecon Way guides how we think, act and work together, what we value and how we invest in our people. You'll be part of a culture built on clear expectations, optimism and determination, where you can feel safe, included and empowered to speak openly, think boldly and deliver brilliantly.

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.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're interested in your thinking and experience, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact ***************@aurecongroup.com.