Technical Director Ports

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Company Description “Forever grateful to everyone involved in making this move happen and I’m very excited to be part of the AECOM Australia and New Zealand team and our continued push in the ports and maritime space” – Charlie Malpass, Senior Maritime Engineer, Sydney Australia Come and grow with us. As the demand for safe, productive, sustainable, and cost-effective maritime infrastructure grows, AECOM provides comprehensive services from concept to completion and beyond. Our experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Specialising in planning, designing, assessment and optimising maritime systems, we also restore and upgrade aging infrastructure. We support public and private clients in moving goods sustainably, supporting military operations with a strategic focus on renewable energy and the electrification and decarbonisation of the maritime sector. 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 We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Director for our Ports & Maritime team with strong Defence experience to join our team in Australia. This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and excellence in maritime infrastructure projects across the region. How you’ll make a difference: Lead and deliver large-scale, technically complex ports and maritime infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and client satisfaction. Leverage your extensive Defence experience to help win and delivery large scale maritime programs. Growing and coaching a cohort of passionate maritime professionals Provide strategic technical direction and leadership across project lifecycles, mentoring engineers at all levels to support capability development and succession planning. Ensure rigorous compliance with local and international maritime codes and standards, while proactively managing risk and safety considerations. Build and sustain strong client and stakeholder relationships, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high-impact engineering solutions. Champion innovation in project delivery, drive continuous improvement in quality assurance processes, and represent the company as a thought leader through industry publications, conference presentations, and professional forums. 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. The qualities that help you thrive: Extensive experience in the Defence maritime sector managing and designing large scale maritime infrastructure programs. Proven project management and design experience dealing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority. Track record of technical expertise delivering high quality Ports and Maritime projects. Proven experience pursuing and winning maritime infrastructure projects leveraging a depth of experience and collaboration across multidisciplinary global teams. Hold or eligible to hold an Australia baseline security clearance. Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Volunteer and representation leave Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better 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. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X , YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. 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. Videos To Watch