Technical Director - Wastewater Treatment

Aurecon Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking a Technical Director for Wastewater Treatment to lead municipal wastewater, biosolids and recycled water projects from our Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra offices. You will guide technical strategy, governance and project delivery while mentoring the next generation of wastewater specialists.

Based in one of our offices, you’ll shape market opportunities, engage with major utilities and work across multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions across NSW, ACT and

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualifications and significant senior experience in municipal wastewater process engineering and treatment design.
• Experience leading complex multidisciplinary treatment projects and delivering impactful outcomes.
• Expertise in governance, assurance and peer review.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Governance & assurance

Trusted adviser

Client engagement

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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

As a Technical Director in our Wastewater Treatment team based in our Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra offices, you will lead major municipal wastewater, biosolids and recycled water projects across New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and Nationally, helping shape solutions for our clients and communities. You'll work across multi disciplines, test ideas and find better ways to solve complex engineering problems.

• 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.

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [e-mail]. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re interested in your thinking and experience.

We’ve re-imagined engineering. Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it! Think engineering. Think again.