Digital Director, ANZ Water

About the role

AECOM's Water business is looking for a Digital Director to help shape the future of its Australia and New Zealand water digital offering. Reporting to the ANZ Water Managing Director and working closely with senior leaders, the role plays a strategic part in driving digital and AI innovation, influencing business decisions and building the capabilities needed to tackle complex industry challenges. It is open to candidates based from any of AECOM's major offices across Australia and New Zealand.

Key responsibilities

• Influence strategic priorities, investment decisions and the future direction of the ANZ Water business
• Build trusted client relationships and help shape opportunities that address real business and industry challenges
• Lead digital, data, automation and AI initiatives that improve project delivery and client outcomes
• Develop and mentor high-performing teams, creating opportunities for growth, leadership and innovation
• Strengthen organisational capability through sustainable ways of working, skills development and knowledge sharing
• Connect local teams with regional and global expertise to drive adoption of proven digital practices and emerging technologies

Required profile

• Strong engineering or consulting background, with practical expertise in digital, data and AI and sound commercial judgement
• Ability to analyse complex information, challenge assumptions and communicate clear recommendations to diverse stakeholders
• Proven people leadership and influencing skills, able to work across disciplines and levels
• Strategic and curious mindset, focused on turning insights into practical outcomes and business value
• Experience balancing long-term capability building with immediate client and operational priorities

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Up to 6 extra weeks of annual leave per year, volunteer and representation leave, and flexible public holidays