About Us Advitech is the founding company of Emergent Group. Having been around for nearly 40 years, we know how to treat our people, and our clients, to achieve the best outcomes. When you join Advitech, you also collaborate and support our other technical service companies within the Group, enhancing your exposure to diverse projects, challenging your technician abilities and accelerating your career growth. The Role - Group Lead - Software and Digital Solutions We have a unique opportunity for a Software Engineer to lead a growth focused digital services team. This role is ideal for a technically strong Computer Scientist or Software Developer who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about building innovative digital solutions from the ground up. If you have a proven experience in software development and ML/AI engineering, and you're ready to roll up your sleeves to help shape the future of Advitech Digital, this role could be yours. Responsibilities Leading a new, agile team focused on delivering software and ML/AI solutions within a start-up-like environment. Driving hands-on software development efforts, including infrastructure procurement and administration. Collaborating with engineering design and internal product owners to scope projects, estimate resources, and provide feedback on workload and timing. Demonstrating technical leadership and judicious use of ML/AI technologies, ensuring analytic solutions are matched to novel problems. Administering internal and external infrastructure (e.g., Azure, AWS) to support ML/AI initiatives, including cost-effective delivery and account management. Implementing governance frameworks, development processes, and quality assurance systems to lay a foundation for scalable growth. Managing day-to-day project delivery, technical oversight, and delegation across the Software development and ML Operations team. Liaising with project management and delivery teams to resolve customer support requests. Driving continuous improvement of ML/AI applications and infrastructure. Requirements To be successful in this Group Lead - Software and Digital Solutions role, you will meet the following essential criteria: Degree qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. Proven experience in software development and ML/AI engineering, ideally across multiple industries or problem spaces. Demonstrated ability to execute hands-on development while leading technical teams and mentoring less experienced staff. Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and services (e.g., Azure, AWS) including cost management and administration. Experience with ML/AI frameworks and tools, and ability to scope and implement analytic solutions. Excellent project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation. Experience in establishing software development processes and governance frameworks. Superior communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders and lead cross-functional collaboration. Current drivers licence Software engineers or data scientists meeting the following desirable criteria will be considered favourably: Chartered or professional accreditation in a relevant engineering or data discipline. Post-graduate qualifications in a related field. Experience in stakeholder development and client relationship management. Familiarity with integrated management systems and quality assurance processes About the Position Position Type: Permanent - Full Time Reports To: Principal Scientist - Digital Environments Location: Advitech office, located in the Emergent Group Headquarters, Newcastle. Flexible work practices apply for this role. Salary : Industry leading salary plus superannuation and generous income protection insurance, wellbeing vouchers, employee referral program bonus, overtime options, professional membership training, plus monthly Group lunches. Benefits The wellbeing of our people is our top priority. We recognise and reward the efforts and contributions of our staff in many ways, including: Industry leading training and development programs Engineers Australia or other relevant institution membership costs covered by the company Flexible work and leave arrangements including additional leave to reward loyalty Free car park including bike rack, showers and locker facilities 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family Social Club activities including monthly lunches and Happy Hour events Annual wellbeing vouchers for gym memberships, sporting equipment or massage therapy Generous employee referral program To Apply If you have the legal right to live and work in Australia, and want to be part of our great team, submit your resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements for this role. We are a Responsive Employer. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to prepare and submit your application, and in return we carefully consider and provide responses to each and every applicant. We don’t just contact the short-listed candidates, or leave you wondering. If you are not suitable for this role, we will keep your details on file for future roles. We are proud to be a Veteran Employer of Choice.