Job Description:
We are seeking a seasoned engineering leader to oversee the software development capability within our Digital IT team. As a hands-on technical leader, you will actively guide, support, and enable engineering teams to deliver high-quality, enterprise-grade applications and integrations.
This role involves driving engineering excellence, removing barriers to delivery, and providing technical oversight to ensure scalable and efficient solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Set engineering direction by defining scalable architecture, championing best practices, and aligning with enterprise goals
* Unblock and enable delivery by solving complex technical issues, streamlining workflows, and ensuring projects move forward efficiently
* Drive improvement by introducing tools and processes that reduce manual effort, optimize DevOps practices, and deliver quick wins
* Build capability by mentoring engineers, growing talent, and fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture
* Partner across teams by working closely with Product, Architecture, QA, and business stakeholders to deliver solutions that matter
Requirements:
* A hands-on engineering leader with experience across frontend, backend, infrastructure, and security, and able to dive into technical problem-solving when needed
* Proven success leading cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environments
* Experience in delivering enterprise-scale software solutions and driving platform and architecture initiatives
* Strong ability to identify inefficiencies, solve delivery blockers, and optimize development practices
* Skilled at balancing strategic oversight with technical depth
* Experience with key platforms including Salesforce (non-negotiable), and ideally Banner, Canvas, or Sitecore
* Cloud platform expertise (AWS, GCP, Azure) and/or DevOps tooling knowledge highly regarded
Benefits:
* Australia's fastest-growing university offering hybrid flexibility
* Bold, modern, and agile work environment
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* Support for personal passions, development, and wellbeing
* An inclusive workplace committed to diversity and inclusion
How to Apply:
Please submit your application, highlighting your relevant experience and skills. We look forward to reviewing your application.