Water Digital Director ANZ — AI, Strategy & Growth

AECOM Corporation; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional annual leave

Volunteer leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM Corporation is seeking a Digital Director for ANZ Water to shape the future of our digital offering across Australia and New Zealand. You will partner with senior leaders to drive digital and AI innovation, influencing strategic decisions and building capabilities for smarter project delivery.

You'll lead strategic thinking with practical action, develop talent, and position AECOM at the forefront of digital transformation in water, working with leaders across local, regional and global

Qualifications

• Strong engineering or consulting background with practical expertise in digital, data and AI.
• Proven leadership and influencing skills across disciplines and levels.
• Ability to analyse complex information and communicate clear recommendations.
• Strategic mindset with focus on turning insights into business value.
• Experience balancing long-term capability building with immediate priorities.
• Ambition to drive digital transformation across Australia and New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Influence strategic priorities and future direction of the ANZ Water business.
• Build trusted client relationships and shape opportunities addressing real challenges.
• Lead digital, data, automation and AI initiatives improving delivery and outcomes.
• Develop and mentor high-performing teams with growth and innovation.
• Strengthen capability with sustainable ways of working and knowledge sharing.
• Connect local teams with regional and global expertise on digital practices.

Skills

Digital strategy

Data analytics

AI knowledge

People leadership

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

AECOM Corporation is seeking a Digital Director for ANZ Water to shape the future of our digital offering across Australia and New Zealand. You will partner with senior leaders to drive digital and AI innovation, influencing strategic decisions and building capabilities for smarter project delivery.

You'll lead strategic thinking with practical action, develop talent, and position AECOM at the forefront of digital transformation in water, working with leaders across local, regional and global