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 we continue to grow our Resources business across Australia and Current Zealand, we're looking for an experienced

Portfolio Lead

to join the team in Adelaide and help shape and deliver some of the industry's most significant programs, studies and projects.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a client-focused professional who thrives on building trusted relationships, developing people, driving portfolio performance and identifying opportunities that create lasting value for our clients and communities.

Working within the ANZ Resources team, you'll provide leadership across a portfolio of projects and strategic client programs, bringing together technical excellence, commercial insight and innovative delivery solutions to achieve outstanding outcomes.

The opportunity As Portfolio Lead, you'll act as a key interface between Jacobs and strategic Resources clients, providing leadership across multiple studies, projects and frameworks while supporting the growth and long-term success of our business.





You'll collaborate closely with our Technical Leaders, Project Managers, Client Account Managers, Growth & Sales teams, and Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teams to deliver safe, high-quality and commercially successful outcomes.

Why Jacobs? At Jacobs, you'll be empowered to challenge the accepted, think differently and create innovative solutions for complex problems. We value diverse perspectives and believe inclusion drives better outcomes for our people, our clients and the communities we serve.

You'll join a team that prioritises safety, wellbeing, collaboration and continuous growth while providing opportunities to work alongside talented professionals across Australia and our global network.

Here’s What You’ll Enjoy

Versatile and hybrid ways of working

Career development and global mobility opportunities

Access to world-class technical and leadership programs

Inclusive and supportive team environment

The opportunity to work on some of the Resources sector's most important projects

A culture where you can belong, grow and thrive

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.



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Here’s what you’ll need

Experience within the Resources sector across consulting, project delivery, studies and/or major capital projects

Demonstrated success managing portfolios, programs of work, frameworks or complex multidisciplinary projects

Ability to build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities for growth

Commercial awareness, including experience with planning, forecasting, contract administration and portfolio performance

Sound knowledge of project and study delivery within the Resources industry

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations

Well-developed communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

A cooperative leadership approach with a passion for mentoring and developing people

Degree qualification in Engineering or a related discipline

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 perspe

📌 Portfolio Lead (Adelaide)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 Adelaide