Section Leader - Roads and Highways (Queensland and Northern Territory)
Jacobs
Date: 1 week ago
City: Brisbane, Queensland
Contract type: Full time
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 push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. In our transport work, that means designing innovative solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. From rail systems mobilising accessible transit, to ports linking land and sea – when it comes to connecting the people and places of tomorrow, the future of transport depends on us.
Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking, and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
A fantastic opportunity for a Section Leader to join the Roads and Highways team in Queensland at Jacobs, and be part of our ANZ Roads and Highways leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic individual to make a significant impact in a client-focused role. This role offers the exciting challenge of thriving in a global setting. You'll encourage cross-geography relationships to maximize the benefits of global delivery for our clients and our people.
As a Section Leader, you will support the Director of Operations and provide inspirational leadership to your Section within the Australia and New Zealand Roads and Highways Performance Unit. Your primary focus will be on fostering strong client relationships, anticipating client needs, and ensuring our team delivers outstanding project outcomes. You will also inspire a positive collaborative culture where everyone in the team is inspired to bring their full selves to work, and make a significant contribution to the success of our business and the business of our clients.
You will provide visible, inspirational and consistent leadership and role modelling of Jacobs’ core values, fostering an inclusive and diverse culture across your section that embodies Jacobs’ Culture of Caring and prioritises the health and wellbeing of your people. 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.
If you're a visionary leader with a passion for client service, solid commercial acumen, and the ability to inspire teams to reach new heights, we want to hear from you. Join Jacobs and be part of shaping the future of Queensland while building a rewarding career.
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.
Here's what you'll need
At Jacobs, belonging isn't just valued — It's our foundation for excellence. Our culture of caring powers our competitive edge.
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 silver status from AWEI.
We know that when people feel truly included, connection deepens and innovation soars. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our eight global Jacobs employee networks centred on driving inclusion and belonging – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and our Women’s Network – find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
Accessibility & Accommodations
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process (such as alternative formats for application materials, accessible interview locations, interpreting services, or assistive technology) Talk to your recruiter or your request can be logged HERE
Cultural Support
We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. 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.
Please note If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.
Your impact
At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. In our transport work, that means designing innovative solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. From rail systems mobilising accessible transit, to ports linking land and sea – when it comes to connecting the people and places of tomorrow, the future of transport depends on us.
Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking, and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
A fantastic opportunity for a Section Leader to join the Roads and Highways team in Queensland at Jacobs, and be part of our ANZ Roads and Highways leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic individual to make a significant impact in a client-focused role. This role offers the exciting challenge of thriving in a global setting. You'll encourage cross-geography relationships to maximize the benefits of global delivery for our clients and our people.
As a Section Leader, you will support the Director of Operations and provide inspirational leadership to your Section within the Australia and New Zealand Roads and Highways Performance Unit. Your primary focus will be on fostering strong client relationships, anticipating client needs, and ensuring our team delivers outstanding project outcomes. You will also inspire a positive collaborative culture where everyone in the team is inspired to bring their full selves to work, and make a significant contribution to the success of our business and the business of our clients.
You will provide visible, inspirational and consistent leadership and role modelling of Jacobs’ core values, fostering an inclusive and diverse culture across your section that embodies Jacobs’ Culture of Caring and prioritises the health and wellbeing of your people. 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.
If you're a visionary leader with a passion for client service, solid commercial acumen, and the ability to inspire teams to reach new heights, we want to hear from you. Join Jacobs and be part of shaping the future of Queensland while building a rewarding career.
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.
Here's what you'll need
- Effective communication
- Ability to build high functioning teams
- Strategic and innovation mindset
At Jacobs, belonging isn't just valued — It's our foundation for excellence. Our culture of caring powers our competitive edge.
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 silver status from AWEI.
We know that when people feel truly included, connection deepens and innovation soars. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our eight global Jacobs employee networks centred on driving inclusion and belonging – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and our Women’s Network – find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
Accessibility & Accommodations
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process (such as alternative formats for application materials, accessible interview locations, interpreting services, or assistive technology) Talk to your recruiter or your request can be logged HERE
Cultural Support
We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. 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.
Please note If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.
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