As a leader in the Australian performing arts and arts education sectors, Jacob has worked with a number of prominent Australian arts organisations including Sydney Dance Company, Bangarra Dance Theatre and Queensland Ballet, has served on a number of boards and committees across the country and worked as a consultant on national dance education programs.

Jacob has produced arts performances of scope and scale, managing teams of artists, and increasing company revenue through marketing, corporate partnerships and philanthropy. He has worked across the emerging, independent, small-to-medium and major performing arts sectors. 

While working in the Australian arts industry, Jacob has seen first-hand the positive impact of arts experiences on individuals and communities, and its ability to transform lives and support societal change. In 2022, Jacob was appointed Executive Director at Moorambilla Voices which provides transformative arts experiences for children and youth living in regional and remote Australia, and has a deep commitment to people, land, community and culture.