Job Description

What you’ll do

As our Practice Leader for Rail and Mass Transit in Queensland, based in Brisbane, you will lead the growth, performance and reputation of the practice while partnering with clients to solve some of the region’s most complex infrastructure challenges. You will contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineers solutions with people and outcomes in mind.

You will be responsible for setting the vision for the practice and translating strategy into action, creating an environment where people can thrive while delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion and continued growth.
• Build and foster trusted, long-term relationships with clients, acting as a strategic and valued partner across key accounts.
• Leverage your established market presence and professional networks to identify opportunities, strengthen Aurecon’s position and drive sustainable business growth.
• Drive the implementation of the practice strategy, aligning people, capability and project delivery with business objectives.
• Champion excellence in project delivery, ensuring quality outcomes that strengthen client confidence and support repeat business.
• Work collaboratively across disciplines and geographies to bring the best of Aurecon to our clients and communities.
• Apply a strong commercial lens to decision making, balancing client outcomes, risk management, profitability and long-term growth.
• Represent Aurecon within the industry through professional networks, industry forums and key stakeholder engagement.

What you’ll bring

• Significant experience in leadership roles within the Rail industry, with a strong track record of building successful teams, implementing strategic plans and translating vision into business growth.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain trusted executive-level client relationships that create long-term value.
• A strong industry profile with an established network and the ability to leverage market relationships to generate opportunities and expand business.
• Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing performance, profitability, business development and growth initiatives.
• A track record of delivering practical, impactful outcomes
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Relevant qualifications and industry expertise within a rail-related discipline.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.