About PLD

We are an award-winning small business that is embracing technology to redefine the way educators teach literacy in classrooms. Join our dynamic team and make a real difference in the lives of students and teachers across Australia (and beyond).

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Project Manager to lead our major software development initiatives. With multiple projects running concurrently at different stages, this role is pivotal to our organisation's success. You will guide teams to deliver innovative solutions that support literacy development. Your work will be instrumental in shaping the future of literacy education in hundreds of schools across Australia and beyond.

This role is currently being offered as a full-time initial 12-month contract role, with the possibility of extension.

A competitive salary range of $120,000 to $160,000 per annum is offered, negotiable based on the preferred candidate’s experience.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and guide our team of developers, designers and other support staff to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Define project scope, functionality, timelines, resource allocation and budgets.

Oversee the maintenance and security of our technology infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations such as Australian Privacy Principles (APP) and Safer Technologies for Schools (ST4S).

Take ownership of all technology-related project matters, including infrastructure, systems development, security, and policy development.

Proactively seek ways to improve the design, functionality, and usability of our platforms.

Provide technical support and training to both internal team members and external customers.

Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure clear messaging regarding platform capabilities.

Provide regular reports on project progress.

Selection Criteria

Proven experience in managing technical teams, software development projects and balancing multiple priorities.

Solid understanding of project management methodologies and the development life-cycle.

Experience with security audits and risk mitigation policies.

Strong grasp of current technological trends, including AI and ML.

Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience (both technical and non-technical)

Demonstrated strategic thinking and a history of driving innovation.

Experience working in and around technical environments, including AWS, Digital Ocean, full stack development (e.g. MERN stack), and Google Workspace tools.

APPLICATION TIPS

Advance your career by joining an award-winning small business at the forefront of literacy technology.

Please submit your application via SEEK, including a customised cover letter addressed to David Stallard, Director of Strategy and Operations.

In your cover letter, please include your:

Motivation: Explain why you are excited about this specific role at PLD.

Contribution: Describe the relevant skills and experience you would bring to our team based on the mentioned selection criteria.

Project Experience: Provide a brief overview of your experience working on technical projects, clearly highlighting the different project stages you have been involved in. This information is essential for our initial screening.

Only applications with a complete, customised cover letter addressing these points will be considered.

Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Only applicants with full Australian work rights will be considered for this position.

No agency applications please.