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GHD Group

Technical Director - Water & Wastewater Treatment

Posted 28/05/2026
Closes 11/06/2026

East Melbourne, 3002, Melbourne, Victoria

Full time

Not specified

Description

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Technical Director that can lead in water treatment, desalination, wastewater treatment or waste-to-energy, to utilise their expertise to drive the strategic development and continued growth of our team’s capabilities, and the delivery of proposals, studies and technical design

Leveraging your expertise in business development and client relationship management, coupled with advanced technical skills, you will deliver impactful solutions while actively contributing to strategic planning and multidisciplinary design initiatives.

This diverse and exciting position will see you working on national and international projects, and involved in:

  • Providing technical leadership, strategic advice, and coordination of resources on a diverse range of projects in the water sector, including advanced water treatment and desalination plants, wastewater treatment, recycling, and waste-to-energy facilities.

  • Delivering various and significant Victorian, Australian and international water and wastewater treatment projects, by understanding clients’ needs, providing technical guidance and support to the project team for medium to large scale projects with capex over $1b.

  • Assist in the development of other staff through mentoring, appropriate supervision, and training.

  • Assisting the Business Group Leader and senior staff in identifying and realising business opportunities and setting future directions for the group.

  • Leading project design and delivery of technical reports and specifications, client proposals and presentations.

What would you bring to the team?

  • 15 or more years of experience in an engineering role in consulting

  • Expert knowledge in either water treatment, desalination, wastewater treatment or waste-to-energy

  • Leadership and collaboration skills, along with a willingness and ability to mentor and provide direction to junior staff

  • Willingness to contribute to and lead business development activities backed by an active professional network

  • Excellent listening and communication skills along with exceptional relationship and networking skills

Interested? Apply now.

Linda Graham

+61 3 8687 8846.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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