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Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Talent Strategy, Planning and Execution 

Collaborate with the ANZ P&C Director to develop and implement regional talent management strategies (Build/Buy/Borrow/Bot) aligned with global frameworks. Lead the execution of talent management processes across ANZ region. This includes cyclical talent reviews, succession planning for critical roles and development – ensuring alignment to global standards. Analyse external and internal talent data and insights to inform strategies regarding talent retention, succession and capability. Partner with business leaders to forecast talent needs and create actionable plans to address them. Maintain governance of talent review data and participate in discussions to capture actions and insights. 

Stakeholder Collaboration 

Act as the primary liaison between the ANZ region and global talent teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment of priorities. Partner with Learning & Development team to oversee AECOM University and learning governance across ANZ (including training procedures, external learning requests and learning hours), enabling the effective planning, prioritisation and delivery of programs that enhance Leadership capabilities. Act as a coach for top talent in region and educate, champion and embed talent principles so managers and leaders know how to spot and develop talent 

Talent Development & Engagement 

Drive initiatives to identify, develop, and retain high-potential employees and future leaders. Oversee talent assessments and coaching setups, supporting consistent evaluation, development planning and decision making. Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts within talent management strategies. Monitor employee engagement, including managing the execution of pulse surveys within the region, analysing results, and supporting ANZ action planning. Recommend targeted actions to address challenges, enhance employee experience and improve retention 

Performance & Promotions (P&R) 

Support ANZ P&R reporting, generating goal setting, self-evaluation, and manager evaluation reports. Design and manage the ANZ Promotions process, including workflows, approvals, communications, and celebration events. Produce regional ratings and promotions analysis, manage moderation actions, and execute agreed changes. 

Early Careers Development 

Lead the scheduling, delivery, and lifecycle management of Growing Professional Skills Virtual Instructor-Led Trainings, mentoring and in-person events for graduates, interns, and their managers across ANZ.  

Onboarding 

Manage and update onboarding materials, ensuring consistency of experience at scale. Lead the Discover AECOM program, including governance, feedback analysis, and proposals to P&C leadership. 

 

QualificationsAppropriate tertiary qualification in Business or Related field7+ years relevant experience

Skills

Talent Management: Demonstrated experience in designing and managing talent strategies, including succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning to meet organisational goals.Employee Engagement and Retention: Proven ability to monitor and enhance employee engagement and satisfaction, including managing pulse surveys, analysing results, and supporting action planning to drive retention.Advanced Data & Storytelling Capability: Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint to analyse complex data, synthesise insights and translate them into clear, executive-ready narratives and briefs for diverse audiencesCommercial and Business Acumen: Ability to align talent strategies with business goals, ensuring measurable outcomes and value to the organization.Skilled in driving execution excellence through meticulous project management, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous monitoring of progress to achieve measurable outcomes.Market Trends in Talent Management: Staying informed on emerging trends and evolving employee expectations to adapt strategies and maintain a competitive edge.

Additional Information

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.  Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

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