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Technical Director, Systems Engineering

Australia, Melbourne · Job Posted February 19, 2026
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Job Description

The need for Systems Engineers to lead and manage complex infrastructure delivery has never been greater. Aurecon's wide portfolio gives opportunities to blaze trails and pull best practice into multiple complex industry sectors while continuing to inspire the adoption of systems thinking and engineering skills both internally and external to the company. You’ll be leading a talented team, taking responsibility for not just their administration but their personal development, and helping shape the next stage of Systems Engineering growth within Aurecon. With demand increasing and our technical community expanding, this role will play a pivotal part in strengthening the discipline and improving how we deliver for clients.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the day‑to‑day administration, wellbeing, and development of the SAVI SESA Team
  • Support capability growth and technical excellence across our broader Systems Engineering community
  • Act as a subject matter expert in Systems Engineering and/or Safety Assurance for Australian clients
  • Take on lead roles in major Aurecon projects, embedding systems thinking and assurance leadership
  • Provide internal consulting to multidisciplinary teams to improve project outcomes and technical rigour
  • Shape future strategic direction across multiple sectors (Rail, Water, Defence) and strengthen our national capability

Requirements

  • 15+ years’ experience across multiple systems engineering domains and project lifecycle stages
  • Experience across different industries, ideally including rail, transport, water, or broader infrastructure
  • A track record of “making the complex simple”, advocating for systems thinking, and tailoring the textbook to real‑world project conditions
  • Demonstrated team leadership experience and an understanding of the difference between leadership and management
  • A strong consulting mindset with the ability to cultivate and build excellent client relationships
  • Ongoing commitment to professional development, accreditation, and staying current with industry practices
  • A vision for how Systems Engineering can better support complex infrastructure delivery – and the willingness to drive that forward

What we offer

  • Flexible work hours
  • Remote work options
  • Part-time and job share options
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Competitive paid parental leave
  • Cultural public holiday swaps
  • Wellbeing support programmes

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