Region Security Manager - APAC

Jacobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Australia invites a Region Security Manager-APAC to lead protection across diverse markets. You will guide security, resilience, crisis response and business continuity, partnering with leaders to implement programs that safeguard people, assets and operations.

Working within our Global Security & Resilience network, you will monitor threats, coordinate investigations, and drive continuous improvement while balancing flexibility and operational needs across the Asia Pacific region.

Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise security programs.
• Proven ability to design and implement physical security solutions.
• Crisis and emergency management expertise.
• Strong business continuity planning experience.
• Experience in intelligence analysis and threat assessment.
• Knowledge of security investigations and incident response.
• Familiarity with security governance frameworks and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor on security and resilience matters across the APAC region.
• Lead security programs designed to protect our people, operations and assets.
• Monitor emerging threats, risk trends and geopolitical developments impacting our business.
• Support emergency response, crisis management and business continuity activities.
• Partner with business leaders to strengthen security awareness and capability.
• Manage physical security programs and support the implementation of security technologies and systems.
• Build strong relationships with external agencies, government bodies and law enforcement organisations where appropriate.
• Contribute to investigations relating to security incidents and corporate policy matters.
• Support regional travel security and workforce protection programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues across our global security network to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Enterprise security management

Physical security design

Crisis and emergency management

Business continuity

Intelligence analysis

Threat assessment

Security governance

ISO standards

Job description

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 challenging today to reinvent tomorrow.

As our Region Security Manager - APAC, you'll play a vital role in protecting our people, operations, assets and reputation across one of the world's most diverse and dynamic regions.

Working as part of our Global Security & Resilience team, you'll provide leadership across security, resilience, crisis response, intelligence and business continuity, helping ensure Jacobs remains prepared, protected and resilient in an increasingly complex risk environment.

This is a unique opportunity to influence security strategy across Asia Pacific while partnering with leaders across the business and a globally connected team of security professionals.

As the Region Security Manager for APAC, you will

• Act as a trusted advisor on security and resilience matters across the region.
• Lead security programs designed to protect our people, operations and assets.
• Monitor emerging threats, risk trends and geopolitical developments impacting our business.
• Support emergency response, crisis management and business continuity activities.
• Partner with business leaders to strengthen security awareness and capability.
• Manage physical security programs and support the implementation of security technologies and systems.
• Build strong relationships with external agencies, government bodies and law enforcement organisations where appropriate.
• Contribute to investigations relating to security incidents and corporate policy matters.
• Support regional travel security and workforce protection programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues across our global security network to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Here’s what you’ll need

We are keen to connect with experienced security professionals who combine strong operational expertise with commercial acumen and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. You may have built your career within defence or military environments, government agencies, law enforcement, corporate security, critical infrastructure, emergency management, crisis and resilience functions, or security consulting. Regardless of your background, you will bring a proactive approach to managing complex security challenges, delivering practical solutions, and supporting organisational objectives in a dynamic environment.

Experience in areas such as the following would be highly regarded

• Enterprise security management
• Physical security design and implementation
• Crisis and emergency management
• Business continuity and resilienceIntelligence analysis and threat assessment
• Security investigations
• Travel risk management
• Mass communication and emergency notification platforms
• Security governance and compliance frameworks
• ISO standards and security best practice

You’ll have significant autonomy to shape outcomes across the APAC region, working with a diverse range of stakeholders, cultures and operating environments. You’ll be part of a close-knit global team where trust, collaboration and expertise matter. While the team is geographically dispersed, there is a strong sense of connection and shared purpose.

Given the nature of the role, there will be occasions where incident response, crisis management or emergency situations require support outside of traditional business hours. Flexibility is important.

In return, Jacobs is committed to providing flexibility that works both ways. Whether you need flexibility for school drop-offs, family responsibilities, caring commitments or simply managing your work-life balance differently, we’re committed to supporting arrangements that enable our people to thrive both professionally and personally.

If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may bring transferable skills, leadership experience, operational expertise or unique perspectives that could make you an outstanding addition to our team.

You’ll work alongside experts who are passionate about making a positive difference while helping create a safer, more resilient future for our colleagues, clients and communities.

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 ourJacobs 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.

Your application experience is important 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.