Section Leader

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Your impact

The Resources Sector is evolving and growing at speed. Driven by energy transition focus, decarbonisation targets and population growth, the Resources sector continues capital investments in discovering and developing new assets, whilst optimising existing operations. From assessments through to closure, Jacobs is well placed to support them on that journey.

The
Section Leader
supports the Director of Operations and provides leadership to the Australian Resources Section within the Resources, Ports, Aviation and Civil Performance Unit (PU). You will set clear direction and provide a strong role model regarding client focus and responsiveness and your strong client relationships will help to ensure we can identify and anticipate client needs. Our recruitment, retention and development programs should reflect this need. You will support your Section to be engaged, resilient and adaptable, and inspire them to strive for innovation while maintaining outstanding project delivery, responsible and proactive commercial management, and making disciplined investment decisions.

As the
Section Leader for the Resources - Engineering and Technical Delivery
, you will manage a multidisciplinary team of engineering professionals across mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation and controls disciplines. You'll be the driving force behind our delivery excellence, ensuring we maximize our team's capabilities while consistently exceeding client expectations in the Resources sector. You will work closely with the
Section Leader for Resources – Project Delivery
to ensure exceptional delivery of projects for the Resources market which meets and exceeds client expectations across all engineering disciplines.

The primarily focus of this role is to

• Manage and inspire a diverse team of engineers and designers, fostering an inclusive environment where every team member thrives.
• Ensure exceptional delivery standards that meet and exceed client expectations across all engineering disciplines.
• Leverage your deep understanding of mining resources clients to build lasting relationships and anticipate their evolving needs
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as a trusted advisor across the resources sector.
• Optimize team capabilities through strategic resource allocation, skills development, and performance management.
• Embed and promote Jacobs' everyday respect culture, creating a workplace where diversity and inclusion flourish.
• Lead work-winning activities and strategic initiatives to expand our resources portfolio and market share.
• Collaborate effectively with our integrated Global Delivery Centres, ensuring a strong focus on integrated delivery to provide high value solutions to our clients.

Key Responsibilities Include
(
but not limited to)****

• Lead the development of engineering strategy and win plans, working closely with sales and operations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as a trusted advisor across the resources sector
• Provide oversight and assurance for project delivery, ensuring adherence to established standards and methodologies, including EPC and EPCM delivery methodologies
• Lead resourcing and manage a wide range of professional disciplines and subcontractors, including GID resources
• Promote the integration of Global Integrated Delivery (GID) for effective project delivery.
• Maximise digital delivery efficiency.

Here's what you'll need

• Relevant Tertiary Engineering Degree and demonstrated professional leadership experience predominantly within the Mining Resources Sector.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Robust knowledge of international and local engineering methods, applicable codes and specifications associated with resources projects.
• Solid knowledge of planning, study, detailed design, commissioning and close out resources and and/or new energy projects, with sound knowledge of current design standards
• Familiar with the delivery methodology including initiation, development and delivery phases, the specific requirements and levels of accuracy as well as design maturity required at each delivery gate for resources clients.
• Experience in delivering EPC and/or EPCM projects for Engineering Services Provider held in high regard.
• A strategic and innovative mindset coupled with the ability to solve complex problems, using strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with others.
• We're open to considering candidates who need to work around school drop-offs/pick-ups or those interested in full-time/part-time job-sharing arrangements - we understand the importance of balancing work commitments with family responsibilities.

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We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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