Add expected salary to your profile for insights Embrace the changing face of consumer engagement. Have you ever wondered why it’s so easy to tap an app to order a pizza and watch its progress in real-time… but when you communicate with a hospital or government department, it’s old-school? That’s changing. Digital transformation is here to stay, even for the biggest service providers. And Five Faces is at the forefront of this change. We digitise complex customer journeys for hospitals, government departments and other complex service providers.Our DX5 Framework is the modern, modular, configurable framework that underpins our solutions. Job Description We’re looking for a seasoned Head of Engineering to take operational leadership of the Development function at Five Faces. Based in Brisbane, you’ll report directly to the Co-Founder & CTO and play a critical role in scaling our technology as we continue rapid growth across the healthcare sector and beyond. This is more than just a people management role—it's about owning delivery excellence. You’ll bring proven leadership in building high-performing engineering teams, establishing scalable systems and processes, and driving platform evolution across a SaaS environment. Experience in B2B SaaS and/or digital health is highly desirable. What you'll do: Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team working across Java back-end services, React front-end apps, and a small C# Windows player component. Be a hands-on leader: comfortable reviewing code, guiding architecture, and jumping in to unblock teams when needed. Own and continuously improve the end-to-end software development lifecycle— from planning to deployment — ensuring processes are clearly documented, repeatable, and adhered to. Establish and maintain systems and tools that enable Developers, QAs, BAs, and Project Managers to collaborate effectively and deliver high-quality solutions efficiently. Champion engineering excellence through strong Agile practices, DevOps automation, technical documentation, and quality assurance processes. Oversee delivery timelines, manage priorities across BAU, support, and project streams, and ensure SLAs and customer expectations are met. Collaborate closely with Product and Deliveryto align engineering output with business and customer priorities. Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and creating a culture of accountability, learning, and technical ownership. Work with the CTO to influence platform strategy and drive continuous innovation across digital health, patient What we’ll look for: We’re seeking an experienced technology leader who thrives in fast-growing environments and is passionate about making an impact in healthcare. Key Requirements: Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams (10 people) in a SaaS or product-focused environment. Strong background in Java development and system design; comfortable engaging with code, PRs, and design discussions. Experience setting up and enforcing engineering processesthat support delivery, quality, and maintainability across cross-functional teams. Solid understanding of Agile and DevOps practices (e.g. CI/CD, automated testing, release pipelines). Skilled at managing stakeholder expectations and working with Product Owners, BAs, and PMs to translate business goals into technical execution. Comfortable in regulated or complex environments like healthcare, government, or enterprise systems. Bonus: Familiarity with HL7/FHIR, RESTful APIs, cloud architecture (AWS or Azure), and secure identity integration (MS Entra ID, OIDC/SAML). We have great new technology, an inclusive and collaborative management team, and a commitment to creating a culture where everyone wants to come to work. We’re a small but tight-knit crew where you have real freedom to bring ideas to the table and make a difference to consumer experiences. Check out feedback from our recent staff survey: “Excellent culture, extremely intelligent staff, believe in the direction of the business.” “The management and the entire team are friendly and have each other's back when necessary. “There is a great potential for personal and professional growth.” “Feels like a family, feels like home at the office.” Hybrid working environment Competitive salary and benefits package. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies. Being a part of company decision-making – all staff have a voice The chance to make a significant impact on our enterprise software solutions. Think this role is for you? Apply now! Five Faces is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Check out what it's like to work at Five Faces: https://fivefaces.com.au/work-with-us/ Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Engineering? How many years of people management experience do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Software Development Engineer? To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. J-18808-Ljbffr
