Associate Director - Defence
AECOM
Mathew Jetson is a Chartered Professional Engineer and former Australian Army Officer. He specialises in capital infrastructure delivery, defence sector strategy, and cross-cultural project execution in remote and international settings.
He is Associate Director - Defence at AECOM, where he leads strategic planning and project advisory for major defence programs. Before joining AECOM, Mathew held senior roles in the Australian Army, including Project Manager for the Blackrock Camp upgrade in Fiji and Manager of Infrastructure Training and Development at the School of Military Engineering. His work has delivered impactful outcomes across Australia, the Middle East, and the Pacific.
Mathew combines boots-on-the-ground construction experience with boardroom strategy. He’s trusted by defence clients to lead complex infrastructure projects that support national capability and community development alike.
Mathew Jetson is Associate Director - Defence at AECOM. A Chartered Professional Engineer and former Army Officer, he has spent 15+ years leading defence and public infrastructure projects from Bougainville to Blackrock to the Middle East. His work spans technical delivery, stakeholder engagement, and high-level strategy.
Education
➕ Master of Business Administration - Macquarie University (2024)
➕ Master of Project Management - UNSW
➕ Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons II) - UNSW
➕ Diploma of Military Leadership - Royal Military College - Duntroon
Certifications
➕ Chartered Professional Engineer - Engineers Australia (Civil, Project Management, Leadership & Management)
➕ Certificate IV in Government (Procurement & Contracting) - Defence Learning Services Network
