Job Description

FYI is a product-led SaaS company built by accountants, for accountants. Our platform unifies cloud document management, automationand practice management into one intuitive solution, helping firmseliminatemanual processes and focus on higher-value work.

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Behind our product is The FYI Way - our operating system built on clarity, consistencyand excellence. We scale with structured processes, automation and AI, clear expectations and measurable outcomes that keep teams aligned and performing at a world-class standard.

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The position

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Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you'll lead an Engineering squad and take a hands-on role in driving its day-to-day delivery. You'll stay close to the work, create clarity around priorities and ownership, investigate blockers, coordinate follow-up actions and ensure commitments progress through to completion.

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Working closely with Product, Engineering, Quality and Client Success, you'llhelp the squad deliver predictably, efficiently and to a high standard while creating an environment in which people can perform at their best. A software development background may be valuable, but it is not essential; success in this role depends on your ability to understand technical work, ask effective questions and drive outcomes.

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This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative leader who is eager to contributeto the continuedgrowth of ourmarket-leading SaaS platform.

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Key responsibilities

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- Lead and develop a high-performing engineering squad, establishing explicit expectations, ownership and accountability.
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- Take a hands-on role in day-to-day delivery by staying close to progress, decisions, risks and dependencies.
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- Own end-to-end delivery across features, enhancements and platform improvements, ensuring work progresses from planning through to release.
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- Champion quality and release readiness, ensuring solutions are thoroughly tested, validated and delivered to a consistently high standard.
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- Drive Agile delivery practices, facilitating planning, refinement and sprint ceremonies while proactively managing risks and delivery performance.
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- Proactively identify and investigate blockers, establish clear actions and owners, and follow through until they are resolved.
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- Use delivery data and team insights to identify constraints and drive continuous improvement.
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- Coach team members, provide regular feedback and create an environment that supports strong performance and professional growth.
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About you

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- Proven experience leading the delivery of software products in a SaaS or similarly complex technology environment.
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- Experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing software engineering teams.
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- A hands-on leadership style- you stay close to the work, investigate constraints and follow actions through to completion.
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- Strong delivery management capabilities, including planning, prioritisation, risk management and dependency management.
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- Sufficient technical understanding to engage effectively with engineers, ask informed questions and support sound decision-making.
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- Strong knowledge of Agile delivery approaches, the software development lifecycle and modern software development practices.
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- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to establish ownership and build alignment across teams.
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and measurable outcomes.
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You'll need valid working rights in Australia and the ability to complete satisfactory background and verification checks as part of our standard recruitment process.

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Why work for FYI?

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- Highly competitive remuneration aligned to your experience and impact.
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- Flexible working from our Adelaide or Sydney offices.
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- Professional development opportunities as FYI continues to scale globally.
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- Paid Parental Leave, celebration leave and additional leave at key service milestones.
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- A supportive, high-performing culture where your leadership, ideas and impact are recognised.
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Our promise is a fair and considerate recruitment process. You'll always hear an outcome from us, and we'll share feedback where we can.

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📌 Engineering Manager (South Australia)
🏢 FYI Software
📍 South Australia