Company Description
"I joined AECOM for the opportunity to work on meaningful, ANZ-wide projects with awesome people, and I’ve stayed because the opportunities to grow my career and leadership experience - Lauren Spring, Environment - Group Manager"
AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.
Everyone belongs at AECOM
We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.
Job Description
How you’ll make a difference
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You will spend the majority of your time on-site across South East Queensland project environments, engaging directly with project teams, contractors, and site leadership to identify and resolve hazards.
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Conduct inspections and audits, provide SHE compliance assurance, and support incident investigations, applying sound judgement rather than a purely procedural approach.
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Coach and influence supervisors and site leadership to uphold safety expectations and standards, building trust and credibility as a visible presence in the field.
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Provide clients and the business with confidence in safety oversight and control on the ground, acting as a project-focused contributor rather than a purely administrative role.
Qualifications
The qualities that help you thrive
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
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Approximately 7 years SHE experience, with a strong hands-on construction component (approximately 50/50 site-based exposure), gained in construction, mining, and/or Oil & Gas sectors
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Demonstrated ability to operate confidently within a live construction environment, exercising sound on-site judgement and holding firm on safety matters where required
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Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (or higher), current High-risk work licence(s), Working at Heights certification, and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification, Exemplar Global Certified (covering Management Systems Auditing, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, and Leading Management Systems Audit Teams)
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Proven experience in incident investigation, with ICAM training or background highly regarded, along with basic traffic management experience
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Local South East Queensland experience preferred; valid Australian work rights required
Additional Information
Why you’ll love working with us
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Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times job-sharing and hybrid work options
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Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
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Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
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Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
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.
