Mott MacDonald is a vibrant engineering, management and development consultancy that plans, designs, delivers and maintains transport, energy, water, buildings and other infrastructure.

We value excellence and continually seek opportunities to improve our work environment.

Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne

We are looking for an experienced Technical Director Security – SCEC to lead and grow our Defence and Security business across Australia.

The Opportunity

As a Technical Director, you will be a recognised leader in security engineering, providing trusted advice to Defence, government and critical infrastructure clients on some of Australia's most complex and security‑sensitive projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Leading the delivery of Defence, secure government and critical infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.
- Providing expert SCEC and security engineering advice across complex, high‑security environments.
- Building trusted relationships with Defence clients, industry partners and key stakeholders.
- Driving technical excellence, governance and assurance across major programmes.
- Supporting business growth through strategic pursuits, client engagement and market development.
- Mentoring and developing engineers and technical specialists across the business.
- Helping shape the future direction of Mott MacDonald's Defence and Security offering.

About You

You will be an established security professional with a passion for delivering technically challenging projects and building long‑term client relationships.

- Current SCEC Endorsed Security Consultant accreditation (Security Zone Consultant).
- Extensive experience delivering Defence, secure government,



critical infrastructure or other security‑sensitive projects.
- Strong knowledge of Defence security requirements, SCEC standards and security engineering principles.
- A track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and business development skills.
- An active NV1 security clearance (or higher).

Culture & Benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion and offers a supportive work environment that values work‑life balance, equity and belonging.

- A flexible and agile work atmosphere.
- A market-competitive salary complemented by discretionary group and personal performance bonuses for eligible employees.
- Comprehensive coverage including life and salary continuance insurance.
- Opportunities to enhance your work‑life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave.
- Employee resource groups such as the Inclusive Network for Women and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Employee Ownership

- Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
- Employees have a stake and a voice in our business, with a direct connection to our success through bonuses.
- As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long‑term impact and contribution.
- Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels.
- As a senior role, you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Location

Canberra Airport, ACT, AU & Sydney, AU Docklands, VIC, AU.

Contract

Permanent, full‑time.

Market: Buildings. Discipline: Information technology.

Job Ref: 15381.

Recruiter Contact: Gemma Barber.

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📌 Technical Director Security - SCEC (Melbourne)
🏢 Mott Macdonald
📍 Melbourne