ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client, an Australian-owned and operated market leader, is known for innovation, quality, and sustainability. They are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Engineering to lead their engineering function and drive transformative initiatives. This full-time, Melbourne-based role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the technical direction of the company while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Head of Engineering, you will lead a talented team of engineers, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering high-impact solutions. You will review and right-size the engineering structure to align with product-market fit, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining delivery excellence. This role demands a strong leader who can reset engineering standards to industry best practices, balance strategic oversight with hands-on technical guidance, and drive operational improvements to accelerate timelines and outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership: Align the engineering function with organisational goals, translating business priorities into actionable technical roadmaps.
• Team Right-Sizing: Assess and adjust team size and structure to match business priorities and product-market fit while ensuring delivery continuity.
• Engineering Standards Reset: Define, implement, and embed engineering standards and frameworks to improve quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Process Improvement: Redesign workflows and delivery frameworks to enhance efficiency, accelerate timelines, and ensure consistent high-quality outputs.
• Technical Excellence: Drive initiatives to improve code quality, maintainability, and system reliability using best practices and modern tooling.
• Innovation Leadership: Foster a culture of creativity and innovation, encouraging the team to deliver solutions that exceed expectations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure technical strategies align with evolving business and product objectives.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 10 years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles such as Head of Engineering or Engineering Director.
• Proven expertise in managing and restructuring diverse, cross-functional teams, delivering innovative solutions in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in implementing engineering standards and operational frameworks that uplift quality and delivery outcomes.
• Industry experience in technology, IoT, or similar sectors is advantageous but not essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

HOW TO APPLY

Click the APPLY button to submit your resume. Applications will be reviewed within 3–5 business days of posting. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps.