Want to bring ideas to life?
You’re in the right place. If you’re looking for a fresh challenge, why choose Aurecon? It comes down to one, crucial question. What kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything – from the local community to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?
How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?
The need for Systems Engineers to lead and manage complex infrastructure delivery has never been greater. If you've ever thought ‘we can do better than this’ – then we want to hear from you.Aurecon's wide portfolio gives opportunities to blaze trails and pull best practice into multiple complex industry sectorswhilecontinuing to inspire the adoption of systems thinking and engineering skills both internally and external to the company.
You’ll be leading a talented team, taking responsibility for not just their administration but their personal development, and helping shape the next stage of Systems Engineering growth within Aurecon. With demand increasing and our technical community expanding, this role will play a pivotal part in strengthening the discipline and improving how we deliver for clients.
Here are the key things you will do to ‘bring ideas to life’:
Lead the day‑to‑day administration, wellbeing, and development of the SAVI SESA Team.
Support capability growth and technical excellence across our broader Systems Engineering community.
Act as a subject matter expert in Systems Engineering and/or Safety Assurance for Australian clients.
Take on lead roles in major Aurecon projects, embedding systems thinking andassuranceleadership.
Provide internal consulting to multidisciplinary teams to improve project outcomes and technical rigour.
Shape future strategic direction across multiple sectors (Rail, Water, Defence) and strengthen our national capability.
What we’re lookingfor:
15+ years’ experience across multiple systems engineering domains and project lifecycle stages
Experience across different industries, ideally including rail, transport, water, or broader infrastructure
A track record of “making the complex simple”, advocating for systems thinking, and tailoring the textbook to real‑world project conditions
Demonstrated team leadership experience and an understanding of the difference between leadership and management
A strong consulting mindset with the ability to cultivate and build excellent client relationships
Ongoing commitment to professional development, accreditation, and staying current with industry practices
A vision for how Systems Engineering can better support complex infrastructure delivery-and the willingness to drive that forward
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, part-time and job share options. You’ll continue to grow, thanks to learning and development opportunities that further your eminence, leadership, and professional accreditations. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.
Who is Aurecon?
Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It’s our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you’ll probably know lots of our award-winning projects. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney? That was us. Tāmaki Regeneration in Auckland? That was us too. And the Tseung Kwan O Interchange in Hong Kong? You guessed it, us. So, when you join us, you’ll be joining a community working together to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.
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
Apply now.
Aurecon is a design, engineering and advisory company. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life, to imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.
Our culture of Believe it. Say it. Do it. reflects our deep commitment to our clients and each other to build trust and create a better future together.
We are a team who place eminence, digital and innovation at the core of all we do.
Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. From shape and plan – design and deliver – operate and optimise – to close and transform.
Aurecon designers, engineers, scientists and advisors work with our clients across markets and asset types, to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.
We are an owner managed company with a strong presence across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
To learn more about what we have been up to visit our newsroom (aurecongroup.com/about/latest-news), or take a glimpse into the future on our Just Imagine blog (justimagine.aurecongroup.com).
