Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
AECOM Defence work spans a broad spectrum – from base‑estate infrastructure and environmental assessments (including PFAS remediation) to sustainability studies, systems engineering, cyber/ICT, capability support and advisory services. Projects are delivered end‑to‑end, covering planning, design, construction, project management and long‑term support, and are located across all Australian states and territories, offering mobility and regional experience.
Candidates must be Australian citizens or eligible for baseline defence security clearance. Relevant qualifications or experience may include civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, environmental, sustainability, PFAS remediation, project or construction management, systems, digital, ICT, cyber, advisory, planning, stakeholder engagement, risk, compliance, security, architecture or infrastructure design. Demonstrated integrity, collaboration, adaptability and technical excellence are essential.
The company fosters an inclusive culture, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. As a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, AECOM offers veteran employment support, gender‑equality recognition, and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer status, with tailored onboarding, mentoring and flexible work arrangements for defence‑force veterans and reservists.
Employees join a top‑tier, interdisciplinary team of engineers, environmental scientists, digital specialists and advisors within a collaborative, inclusive environment. Opportunities exist across all Australian offices, with the option to relocate or work on projects nationwide.
AECOM provides access to a growing pipeline of defence projects, enabling work across many disciplines where individual expertise is valued. The role offers flexibility in location and mobility, supportive inclusive culture, career development, cross‑discipline collaboration and impact on national‑scale projects.
Additional benefits include veteran employment support, reservist leave, the option to purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave, life and income protection plans, personal travel insurance discounts, share purchase plans, and flexible public holidays. AECOM acknowledges Traditional Owners and commits to meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples through its Australian Reconciliation Action Plan.
The firm delivers professional services across the project lifecycle—from advisory and design to construction management—across transport, buildings, water, new energy and environment sectors, generating $16.1 billion revenue in FY 2024. Employees enjoy hybrid work options, a robust well‑being program, and a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and ESG priorities as an equal‑opportunity employer.