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Job Description
AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a leading ICT Consultant at the Associate Director position to join our Consulting and Technology practice in Melbourne. The role will suit a capable leader of both people and projects.
As part of a dynamic ICT team across Australia and New Zealand, you will have the opportunity to lead projects in technology advisory and apply your technical nous to challenging designs within sophisticated buildings. Within AECOM’s Buildings and Place group, you will have the ability to collaborate with various consultants in project management and engineering services to deliver iconic projects and broaden your expertise market sectors.
To support your personal goals, you will be provided a career pathway tailored to your personal development and career interests, whether they be in people or project management, business development or technical excellence.
The Role
As an Associate Director ICT Consultant at AECOM, you will have expert technical knowledge in developing detailed design solutions with proven experience in the delivery of a range of exciting Information Communications Technology projects.
In this role you can expect to:
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Support the regional and national ICT consulting team on a diverse range of opportunities and projects
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Manage project stakeholder engagement, technology road-mapping, briefing and sign off
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Lead on business development opportunities and tenders
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Lead and mentor junior members of the ICT team
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Drive quality assurance and positive business culture
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Inform business growth initiatives and strategic pursuits
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Undertake design related activities across a range of systems, including systems architecture, interoperability and deployment planning;
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ICT design including but not limited to cloud, identity and access management, server and storage, integrated networking, Wi-Fi, endpoint devices, and structured cabling systems
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Security systems, including CCTV, Electronic Access Control, intruder alarm, perimeter intrusion detection, and Type 1A Security Alarm Systems
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Clinical and non-clinical healthcare applications, including nurse call, point of care, patient entertainment, facility messaging, wireless handsets, mobile duress, RTLS, and patient systems
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Oversight of audio-visual systems including IPTV, video and telepresence environments, collaboration systems, PAVA and digital signage
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Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and partner with internal and external clients and stakeholders;
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Participate in site investigations and utilise strong report writing and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications
As a successful Associate Director, your attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks and communicate effectively are essential to work in a multidisciplinary team to deliver the right solution, on time, every time.
You will contribute to the growth and development of the team by identifying new business opportunities and responding to tender briefs, as well as ideally having some or all of the following;
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Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline;
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Demonstrated experience in a lead technology capacity for large scale multi-disciplinary projects;
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Hold, or eligible to obtain, RPEV qualifications, Security Licence and defence clearance
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Specialist certifications; CPEng, NER, CISSP, CTS, etc. will be favourable;
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A proven ability to autonomously coordinate and liaise effectively with clients and contractors, and experience of construction phase assistance and inspections;
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Excellent and demonstrable written and verbal communication skills;
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A proven consultative approach, with an ability to work with technical Engineers and non-technical project stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
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Further education in an ICT related field of study;
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Prior experience or understanding of Bluebeam, Revit, Visio and AutoCAD is favourable.
Additional Information
What We Offer
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) recognises AECOM as taking a sophisticated, holistic approach to supporting women and men’s participation throughout our workplace.
We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing.
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Flexible start and finish times, working from home, part time and job share options;
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Diverse, challenging and exciting multidisciplinary engineering projects;
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State of the art, modern and contemporary offices;
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Paid parental and partner leave;
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Purchased additional annual leave + salary packaging;
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Wellbeing benefits eg. Vaccinations, health insurance discounts;
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Employee stock purchase plans;
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.
