About us

Aurecon is an advisory and engineering company, but not as you know it!

For a start, our clients’ ideas drive what we do. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we co-create innovative solutions with our clients to some of the world’s most complex challenges. And through a range of unique creative processes and skills, we work to re-imagine, shape and design a better future.

What’s in It for You?

Be part of a high-performing leadership team in Melbourne, guiding a growing business and teamLead Stakeholder Engagement and Communication strategies for major infrastructure projects that shape client and our community outcomesPlay a key role in shaping our future direction as we expand our business and develop our people

What You Bring:

Strong capability in leading teams and clients within the Victorian consulting environment.Proven ability to design and execute Stakeholder Engagement and Communication programs for major infrastructure projects A track record of building a pipeline of opportunities fostering trusted relationships with clients

What You’ll Do:

Implement industry-leading engagement and communication practices, providing strategic solutions to client challenges.Expand our presence in the infrastructure sector by building and managing a strong pipeline of work.Lead people and teams to deliver great work and, develop and grow

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

Engagement & Change Advisory (ECA) comprises three core capabilities: Communications & Stakeholder Engagement, Transformation and Change, and Social Value. As the result of continued growth, we have an opportunity for an Associate Director with experience and expertise in leading Communications & Stakeholder Engagement projects. Additionally, experience extending into Transformational Change or Social Value will be highly regarded.

Our Melbourne based Engagement and Change Advisory team works on major infrastructure projects throughout Victoria and South Australia, as well as closely collaborating with our extended teams across Australia and New Zealand.

This role will play an important role to deliver, grow and lead. The below brings these three themes to life.

The role and your experience

Deliver: As a Leader, you will work with clients to deliver projects end-to-end. As an established consultant your experience is broad enabling you to adapt to a diverse range of project settings. Your Communications and Stakeholder Engagement expertise to assess, plan and implement programs that solve our clients most complex problems. You have experience engaging at all levels of a project and are accustomed to engaging senior leaders/executives to achieve project outcomes. We will wrap support around you when you need it and empower you when you tell us you’ve got it. You will have access to some of the industries brightest minds committed to your personal success and development.

Grow: Growth is at the heart of our business, and bringing in new and interesting work enables our people to learn and develop. As a leader in our Melbourne team, you will support a pipeline of future opportunities, actively contribute to business development, and shape successful proposals that differentiate us the market. Although not mandatory, previous experience in consulting will greatly support your success in this role. For us, growing our business is a team sport and you will be supported by your leaders, peers and team to achieve success.

Lead: This role requires an adaptable and dynamic leader. Beyond supporting and developing direct reports, your leadership extends to project teams/streams and client relationships.

How will your future be shaped by us?

Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan – our fourth edition since 2014.

On a personal level you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. When it comes to your development, you’ll be a part of our Advisory Development Academy, and have the option to build your technical mastery in the Aurecon Design Academy which earns you a Graduate Certificate in Design Management from the prestigious RMIT University. Plus, you’ll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring, leadership training and our Career Hub. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.

Ready to bring ideas to life? 

Then please apply. Remember, it’s you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at www.aurecongroup.com or you can apply now!