Company Description
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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description
This is a senior digital leadership role for someone who wants to shape how Transportation delivers major infrastructure work across Australia. The role works across sectors, projects and leadership teams to improve digital delivery, scale practical tools and workflows, and turn digital investment into better project and commercial outcomes.
How you’ll make a difference
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Shape and embed automated model-led delivery practices that improve consistency, quality and scalability across Transportation projects.
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Work with software application specialists to create digital delivery frameworks, workflows and standards that help teams deliver complex infrastructure work with greater confidence and repeatability.
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Scale practical automation and data workflows that reduce manual effort and improve delivery visibility.
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Build a stronger network of software application specialists so knowledge, support and innovation are easier to access.
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Partner with Sector TechEx Leaders and discipline leads to improve software governance, vendor engagement and accountability for digital investment.
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Improve visibility of digital assets, software utilisation and licensing to optimise value, reduce duplication and support better investment decisions.
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Grow a connected Transportation digital community that lifts capability and accelerates better ways of working.
Qualifications
The qualities that help you thrive
We are looking for someone energised by influence, complexity and the opportunity to make digital delivery work better at scale. You do not need to meet every requirement to be successful.
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Senior experience in digital engineering, information management, BIM management, digital delivery or related infrastructure disciplines.
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A track record of improving delivery systems, standards and ways of working across complex projects, programs or sectors.
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Confidence with digital delivery platforms, engineering technologies, automation, scripting or data-enabled workflows.
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Experience influencing software portfolios, licensing, vendor relationships or digital asset governance.
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Commercial awareness and the ability to connect digital initiatives to productivity, consistency, margin improvement and return on investment.
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Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence technical specialists, project leaders, sector directors and senior leaders.
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A genuine interest in coaching others, building communities of practice and helping teams adopt better digital ways of working.
This role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane
Additional Information
Why you’ll love working with us
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Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish time job-sharing and hybrid work options
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Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
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Volunteer and representation leave
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Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you betterx
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
