Associate Security Consultant - Building Services

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

At Jacobs, we're delivering some of the region's most complex and critical infrastructure projects, helping clients solve challenging security and resilience requirements through innovative consulting and engineering solutions. As our Buildings and Places business continues to grow across Australia, New Zealand and the wider region, we're seeking an experienced Associate Security Consultant to join our team.

This is a strategic opportunity for a senior security consulting professional to play a key role in the delivery of major Data Centre and mission-critical facilities projects, while helping drive the continued growth of Jacobs' Security Consulting capability across the region. Working closely with clients, strategic partners and multidisciplinary project teams, you'll lead the delivery of security solutions for complex developments while strengthening client relationships and identifying new opportunities for growth.

The role is ideally suited to an experienced consultant who enjoys combining technical leadership with project delivery and client engagement. As a trusted advisor to clients,



you'll help shape security strategies for high-profile projects while leveraging Jacobs' global expertise and resources to deliver best-for-project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the delivery of security consulting and engineering services across complex building, infrastructure and mission-critical facilities projects
- Act as the Security Lead on major Data Centre developments, providing technical leadership and oversight throughout the project lifecycle
- Develop security strategies, concepts, designs and technical deliverables that align with client and project requirements
- Independently undertake security design, review and assurance activities, ensuring high-quality technical outcomes
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor across both public and private sector organisations
- Collaborate with client account teams and strategic partners to strengthen market presence and identify emerging opportunities
- Leverage Jacobs' global security and data centre expertise to enhance project outcomes and support business growth across Australia and New Zealand
- Maintain compliance with Jacobs' quality assurance processes and project delivery standards

Here’s what you’ll need

- Degree qualification in Security, Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience




- Demonstrated experience delivering security consulting, design and advisory services within the built environment sector
- Strong technical capability across electronic security systems, security risk management and security design for complex facilities
- Experience delivering security solutions for large-scale buildings, critical infrastructure, mission-critical facilities or Data Centre projects
- Knowledge of relevant Australian security standards, regulations and industry best practices
- Relevant security design licensing and accreditation required to undertake security design activities.
- Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and engage effectively with senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
- A collaborative mindset, strong problem-solving skills and a passion for delivering innovative client-focused solutions

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team supporting a strong pipeline of Data Centre and complex building projects across Australia and the wider region. You'll have the chance to work alongside industry-leading specialists while helping shape the future growth of Jacobs' Security Consulting capability.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have current Australian working rights. Applications will only be considered from candidates who hold unrestricted work rights in Australia, including Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents and New Zealand Citizens with the right to work in Australia.

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📌 Associate Security Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 Jacobs Solutions
📍 Melbourne