NSW and ACT Environmental Approvals, Heritage and Ecology Manager

About the role

AECOM's Impact Assessment and Permitting practice supports clients with complex environmental, planning and permitting challenges in Australia. This director-level Sector Manager role leads the Sydney, Newcastle and Canberra environmental and approvals business, combining specialists in environmental planning, impact assessment, ecology, heritage and social impact. It reports to the Sydney-based ANZ Sector Director.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team of technical specialists and people leaders with significant scope and autonomy to shape the business direction
• Provide leadership, guidance and direction, and choose between client leadership, business development, project sponsorship, technical excellence or strategic advisory
• Work with peers across Australia and New Zealand to drive collaboration, work-sharing, capability development and growth
• Account for business growth, client relationships, workforce planning, talent development, project delivery, technical quality and financial performance
• Shape team culture and develop future leaders, mentoring and attracting talent

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography, Environmental Engineering, Social Impact, Heritage, Natural Resource Management or a related discipline, with eligibility for professional accreditation where applicable
• Significant experience leading multidisciplinary environmental, impact assessment or approvals consulting teams, ideally in professional services
• People leadership track record: coaching, mentoring, succession planning and inclusive culture
• Market-facing experience developing client relationships and winning work with government and private sector clients
• Commercial leadership: financial performance, resource planning, project governance and risk management
• Ability to lead through change and communicate with clients, team members and executives

What we offer

• Flexible working, including hybrid work, alternative hours and job sharing
• Up to 6 extra weeks of annual leave per year and flex public holidays
• Learning and development, including paid study leave and financial assistance for further study
• Career opportunities across Australia and the world