Defence Market Sector Lead - Perth, Australia - AECOM

AECOM

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Perth, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Company Description We will give you 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities.

We believe in leadership at all levels.

No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

Join us and let's get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Job Description:

The Role

As the world's most trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we're committed to managing our business with the upmost responsibility and to always strive for better - reducing emissions, creating social value or diversifying our senior leadership and workforce.

Working throughout the project lifecycle, we're one team driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Our Buildings & Places Team in Perth are currently looking for a Defence Market Sector Lead.

You will be a highly experienced professional who can develop and manage key relationships within Defence (Security and Estate Group) and with aligned partners to deliver engineering and multidisciplinary services to the Defence sector.

About You

This is a business development and project delivery role with pipeline across varied Defence projects and a future opportunity to work across a diverse range of other market sectors.

Relevant qualifications in Project Management or Engineering, such as a Bachelor of Engineering
At least 12 years of prior and proven exposure to clientside Project Management consulting, specifically within Defence projects
A demonstrable understanding of State and Federal Government project management frameworks
Proven commitment to collaborative, ethical behaviour in a clientfacing environment
Strong capability in managing projects autonomously while working closely with clients as a key advisor in contract administration, scheduling, costing and tender submissions
Commitment to safety and understanding of OH&S best practice and obligations
Demonstrated experience working as part of a multidisciplinary project team on complex multimilliondollar projects with responsibility for outcomes
Knowledge and understanding of Defence procurement processes. Ability to provide strategic advice to clients and oversee procurement processes
Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to develop comprehensive reports and submissions
Experience with administering contracts and overseeing the work of contractors, including negotiating variations and managing progress claims.

Qualifications:

Exposure to Defence projects is essential
Australian Citizen

Additional Information

Benefits at AECOM

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) recognises AECOM as taking a sophisticated, holistic approach to supporting women and men's participation throughout our workplace.

We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing.

Flexible start and finish times, working from home, part time and job share options
Workfromhome equipment packages and assistance
Diverse, challenging and exciting multidisciplinary engineering projects
State of the art, modern and contemporary offices
Paid parental and partner leave
Purchased additional annual leave + salary packaging
Corporate Employee discounts from up to 400 retailers
Wellbeing benefits eg. Vaccinations, Health Insurance Discounts
Employee stock purchase plans
Study assistance
Professional and technical development opportunities.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM 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 b