Sector Manager - Transport Planning and Aviation

Come grow with us.

AECOM is delivering some of the most complex and transformative transport projects shaping Australia’s future. From major aviation infrastructure to integrated transport planning across our cities, our work helps communities move smarter, faster and more sustainably.

Based in Brisbane, this opportunity sits within our growing Transport Planning and Aviation team, where we support some of the region’s most significant airport, aviation and multimodal transport projects. With increasing investment across aviation infrastructure and integrated transport networks, we’re looking for an experienced leader to help guide the next phase of growth.

This role will also be a key member of the ANZ Transport Leadership Team, helping shape strategy, capability and market growth across Australia and New Zealand.

Our teams collaborate across Australia, New Zealand and globally, combining deep local knowledge with world-class technical capability. At AECOM, we don’t just plan infrastructure we help shape the way people and goods move through the world.

Due to continued growth in our Transport Planning and Aviation portfolio, we are seeking an experienced professional to join our Brisbane team in a senior leadership capacity.

This role will play a key part in growing our aviation and transport planning capability, building strong relationships with airport operators, government agencies and private sector clients, while leading a high-performing multidisciplinary team.

As a member of the ANZ Leadership Team, you will also help shape broader strategic direction across the region and contribute to the growth of AECOM’s transport planning and aviation capability.

How you’ll make a difference

• Lead growth across aviation and transport planning

Build trusted client relationships across airport operators, government agencies and infrastructure clients while helping position AECOM on major aviation and transport planning opportunities.
• Deliver complex aviation and transport planning projects

Provide leadership across strategic transport planning, airport planning and integrated mobility projects, supporting the delivery of high-quality outcomes for clients.
• Drive technical excellence and innovation

Champion best practice in transport planning, aviation planning and digital tools to deliver forward-thinking, data-driven solutions.
• Support multidisciplinary collaboration

Work closely with engineers, planners, designers and technical specialists across ANZ to deliver integrated transport solutions.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team

Support capability growth within the team while fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.

The qualities that help you thrive

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.

• Tertiary qualifications in Transport Planning, Engineering, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in transport planning, aviation planning, airport infrastructure or integrated mobility projects.
• Strong experience working with airport operators, government agencies or major infrastructure clients.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, teams or technical workstreams within a consulting or professional services environment.
• Strong client engagement and business development capability.
• A collaborative mindset and interest in innovation, digital planning tools and sustainable mobility.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

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

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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 2025. 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.