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Head of Engineering - Australian tech Unicorn

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Head of Engineering - Australian tech Unicorn

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- Incredibly-paced, uniquely engaging product-led environment
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Ready to change the world?

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Our client is one of the most exciting, highly-backed and well-known Australian tech Unicorns and they are entering a new phase ofmassive growth.

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They are inviting a Head of Engineering who still loves the craft, leads with clarity, and thrives in the excitement of growth to shape the future of their high-performing engineering org.

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This incredible company only hire people who want to build things that matter – and improve the lives of millions around the world.

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This is aonce-in-a-career opportunity to join Australia's fastest growing companyat the most perfect time in their journey.

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What you'll be doing:

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- Lead & mentor Engineering Managers, ensuring squads are resourced, focused & executing with excellence.
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- Own the engineering delivery rhythm: from quarterly OKRs to weekly tactical execution.
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- Drive roadmap alignment, unblock teams, and ensure engineering is a key player in business success.
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- Collaborate with Product & Leadership on org design, hiring strategy, and scaling best practices.
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- Elevate the craft: advocate for engineering excellence, mentor through design reviews, and foster a high-performance culture.
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What you'll bring to the team:

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- Proven Software Engineering leadership
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- Strong foundation as a software engineer
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- A clear, confident communication style—able to influence, inspire, and navigate greenfield opportunities.
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- Experience balancing long-term vision with fast-paced delivery, scaling teams, and levelling up managers.
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- Bias for action, ownership mindset,



and a love for building teams that ship real value.
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Further reasons to join Australia's most exciting company:

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- High-trust, low-bureaucracy environment where your impact is visible.
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- Personal health and professional development leave, a generous parental leave (20 weeks paid leave for a primary carer, additional miscarriage leave).
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- International travel (when you like), Hybrid flexibility with a collaborative Sydney HQ.
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- Work with passionate, sharp, motivated people where the talent bar is high and our work ethic is strong.
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What's next:

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This is your sign.Do not miss out on this golden opportunity to lead an exceptional team to even more incredible heights.

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Apply now for a confidential chat - we can't wait to speak with you!

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