Wastewater Treatment Director - Strategy & Governance

Aurecon Group

Sydney

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

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

Qualifications

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Skills

Wastewater engineering
Process design
Technical governance
Leadership
Client engagement
Team mentorship

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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

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