Technical Director - Landscape Architecture

Job Description We’re seeking a

Technical Director-level Landscape Architect

to join our high performing Urbanism + Planning team. Based in Canberra (or Sydney), this opportunity combines leadership, client engagement, and project delivery while contributing to Australia’s most impactful projects.

How you’ll make a difference

Shape AECOM’s pipeline—partner with market leads to win major pursuits, deepen client relationships, and position the firm as the partner of choice for projects aligned to our strategy and growth.

Provide project leadership and technical oversight—guide multidisciplinary teams through complex projects, from strategy to concept design to detailed design and delivery, to delight our clients and exceed their expectations.

Strengthen business performance—oversee proposals and projects with a lens of optimisation and impact by collaborating closely with our colleagues across the country to drive innovation and excellence.

Exemplify our cultural standards—lead by example to bring our best every day, make it happen, support our teams, embrace new and different, and place safety and quality at the forefront of everything we do.

Qualifications 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.

Registered Landscape Architect with ideally 20+ years of experience alongside current professional registration.

Proven leadership skills with a track record of motivating, developing and growing high‑performing teams, with a passion for mentoring and teaching.

Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage complex, multi‑disciplinary projects and deliver successful outcomes.

Strategic mindset with the capability to shape and strengthen AECOM’s landscape architecture, public realm and open space offering and market position.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid work options.

Continuous learning and growth—lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities.

Modern CBD office, diverse and inclusive team, barista coffee machine, morning tea celebrations, social events, and much more!

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.

Equal Opportunity As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Apply Now Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected. If this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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