International Development Manager- Australia

Job no: 492666
Work type: Full Time (continuing)
Location: Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne

• Well respected Australian company
• Exciting career opportunities locally and globally
• Attractive remuneration package

About SMEC

SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.
SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and we have won numerous industry awards for technical excellence, including the 2011 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence, where SMEC won a record of four gold awards in four diverse project categories.
 The SMEC Profile:

• It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
• We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
• We have an established network of 75 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
• We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Natural Resources and Environment; Energy and Renewables; Geotechnical, Mining and Tunnelling Services; Urban Development; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services.

The role

SMEC's Urban & Social Development Group is currently seeking an International Development Manager to be a critical member of the business development and program management team based in Australia.
The position requires the following key attributes:

• Technical skills and professional qualifications in Social Development and/or one of SMEC's other core discipline areas is preferred
• Experience working with AusAID and other international donor clients, including the coordinating and/or writing of technical proposals
• Good networking and active business development skills
• Sound program management skills and contract management
• Demonstrated ability as a self-starter able to plan and organise work to meet strict deadlines
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equal opportunity, child protection and OH&S
• The ability to travel internationally for short term work is essential
• The right to work and live in Australia is essential
• Flexible Location: Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane or Melbourne

How to apply

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com.  To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.
SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

Advertised: 07 Sep 2012 Aus. Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Oct 2012 Aus. Eastern Standard Time