AECOM Defence Opportunities - Australia at Aecom in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

project delivery

systems engineering

environmental assessment

cyber support

stakeholder engagement

team collaboration

Deliver end‑to‑end defence projects across planning, design, construction, and long‑term support.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in engineering, environmental, digital, and advisory domains.
Conduct environmental assessments, PFAS remediation, sustainability and climate‑resilience studies.
Provide systems engineering, cyber/ICT, and capability support for defence assets.
Engage stakeholders, communities, and manage risk, compliance, and security aspects.
Access a strong pipeline of defence projects with opportunities across all Australian offices.

Requirements

australian citizen

civil

structural

mechanical

electrical

digital

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, remediation, project or construction management, systems, digital, ICT, cyber, advisory, planning, stakeholder engagement, risk, compliance, architecture or design. Successful applicants demonstrate high integrity, collaboration, adaptability, technical excellence, and a commitment to national defence and security.

Hold Australian citizenship or eligibility for baseline defence clearance.
Possess qualifications or experience in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, environmental, sustainability, remediation, project management, systems, digital, ICT, cyber, advisory, planning, stakeholder engagement, risk, compliance, or architecture.
Demonstrate high integrity, collaboration, adaptability, and technical excellence.

Benefits

AECOM is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, recognising that great ideas stem from varied perspectives. The company is a Fortune 500 Most Admired firm, offers veteran employment support, and has earned multiple awards for gender equality and LGBTQ+ inclusion. Support for defence‑force veterans, reservists, and their families includes tailored onboarding, mentoring, and flexible work arrangements.

AECOM offers access to a strong pipeline of defence projects, with opportunities to work across a wide range of disciplines regardless of specialisation. Employees enjoy flexibility in location and mobility, with roles available in any of the firm’s Australian offices. The inclusive workplace culture supports career development, cross‑discipline collaboration, and impact through national‑scale projects.

Additional benefits include veteran employment support, reservist leave, the option to purchase up to six weeks of extra annual leave, life and income protection plans, personal travel insurance discounts, share purchase plans, and flexible public holidays. AECOM acknowledges Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land, committing to meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.

Globally, AECOM delivers professional services throughout the project lifecycle for transportation, buildings, water, new energy and environmental sectors, generating $16.1 billion in revenue in FY 2024. The firm promotes hybrid work options, allowing staff to work from office, remote locations, or client sites while fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Comprehensive compensation, benefits, and a global well‑being program support employees and their families.

Benefit from flexible location, hybrid work options, and mobility across regions.
Receive veteran employment support, reservist leave, and the ability to purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave.
Enjoy life and income protection, travel insurance discounts, share purchase plans, and flexible public holidays.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must be an australian citizen or eligible for baseline defence security clearance.
applicants will need to obtain the appropriate defence clearance as part of the hiring process.

Company

Overview

Born 1990

Year of Formation

The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.

$16B annual revenue

Annual Revenue

The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.

150+ countries

Global Presence

The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.

Megaprojects delivery

Project Scope

The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.

Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Culture + Values

Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.

Environment + Sustainability

2040

Net Zero Carbon Target

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

50%

Emission Reduction Target

Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% gender parity

Gender Parity Target

Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.

35% increase

Women Leadership Growth

Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.

Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

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Role

Description

project delivery

systems engineering

environmental assessment

cyber support

stakeholder engagement

team collaboration

Deliver end‑to‑end defence projects across planning, design, construction, and long‑term support.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in engineering, environmental, digital, and advisory domains.
Conduct environmental assessments, PFAS remediation, sustainability and climate‑resilience studies.
Provide systems engineering, cyber/ICT, and capability support for defence assets.
Engage stakeholders, communities, and manage risk, compliance, and security aspects.
Access a strong pipeline of defence projects with opportunities across all Australian offices.

Requirements

australian citizen

civil

structural

mechanical

electrical

digital

Hold Australian citizenship or eligibility for baseline defence clearance.
Possess qualifications or experience in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, environmental, sustainability, remediation, project management, systems, digital, ICT, cyber, advisory, planning, stakeholder engagement, risk, compliance, or architecture.
Demonstrate high integrity, collaboration, adaptability, and technical excellence.

Benefits

Benefit from flexible location, hybrid work options, and mobility across regions.
Receive veteran employment support, reservist leave, and the ability to purchase up to six weeks of additional annual leave.
Enjoy life and income protection, travel insurance discounts, share purchase plans, and flexible public holidays.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must be an australian citizen or eligible for baseline defence security clearance.
applicants will need to obtain the appropriate defence clearance as part of the hiring process.

Company

Overview

Born 1990

Year of Formation

The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.

$16B annual revenue

Annual Revenue

The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.

150+ countries

Global Presence

The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.

Megaprojects delivery

Project Scope

The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.

Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Culture + Values

Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.

Environment + Sustainability

2040

Net Zero Carbon Target

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

50%

Emission Reduction Target

Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% gender parity

Gender Parity Target

Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.

35% increase

Women Leadership Growth

Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.

Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Articles