At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact The global Resources Sector is evolving at pace. Driven by the energy transition, decarbonisation targets and population growth, the industry continues to accelerate investment in discovering and developing new assets while optimising existing operations. From early-stage assessments through to closure, Jacobs partners with clients across the entire asset lifecycle to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions.

As demand for our services continues to grow and our portfolio of secured projects and sustaining capital portfolios expands, we're growing ANZ Resources and seeking a Panel Manager to join the team.

As a Panel Manager, you'll play a key role in strengthening some of our most important client relationships across the Resources sector. You'll provide leadership across complex portfolios, framework agreements and panel arrangements, helping our teams deliver safe, high-quality outcomes while creating lasting value for our clients.

Working closely with clients, project teams and technical specialists, you'll oversee portfolio performance, guide strategic planning and support the development of opportunities that contribute to sustainable growth. You'll act as a trusted partner to clients, bringing together the right expertise, fostering collaboration and helping solve some of their most complex challenges.

This role offers the opportunity to lead across a diverse portfolio of studies and projects with a focus on governance, delivery assurance, commercial performance and continuous improvement. You'll work alongside Project Managers, Sections and Discipline Leads, Client Account Managers and our Global Integrated Delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and aligned with client expectations.

We're looking for someone with experience managing portfolios, panel agreements, programs of work or multidisciplinary project portfolios within resources, energy or related sectors. You'll bring commercial awareness,



a client-focused mindset and an ability to build trusted relationships across a broad range of stakeholders.

Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and contributing to business growth, opportunity development and account planning will be highly regarded.

At Jacobs, you'll join a team that values curiosity, inclusion and collaboration. Together, we're creating a more connected and sustainable world while supporting each other to grow, develop and make a meaningful impact.

Learn More About What We Do

Want to learn more about the impactful work we're delivering across the Resources sector? Visit our Mining at Jacobs Capability page to explore our projects, capabilities and how we're supporting the future of mining, critical minerals and energy. Home - Mining at Jacobs Capability

Here's what you'll need

- Experience managing strategic client portfolios, panel agreements, frameworks or major multidisciplinary projects
- A track record of building client relationships and supporting portfolio growth and opportunity development
- Experience leading project teams and coordinating resources across multiple workstreams
- Understanding of portfolio governance, forecasting, commercial performance and delivery assurance
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and industry-recognised project management certification.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.

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.

Your application experience is significant to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

📌 Panel Manager (Perth)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 Perth