Join to apply for the Head of Engineering role at The Hassett Group Join to apply for the Head of Engineering role at The Hassett Group Direct message the job poster from The Hassett Group Director - Technology at The Hassett Group ABOUT OUR CLIENT Our client, an Australian-owned and operated market leader, is known for innovation, quality, and sustainability. They are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Engineering to lead their engineering function and drive transformative initiatives. This full-time, Melbourne-based role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the technical direction of the company while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. ABOUT THE ROLE As the Head of Engineering, you will lead a talented team of engineers, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering high-impact solutions. You will review and right-size the engineering structure to align with product-market fit, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining delivery excellence. This role demands a strong leader who can reset engineering standards to industry best practices, balance strategic oversight with hands-on technical guidance, and drive operational improvements to accelerate timelines and outcomes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Align the engineering function with organisational goals, translating business priorities into actionable technical roadmaps. Assess and adjust team size and structure to match business priorities and product-market fit while ensuring delivery continuity. Define, implement, and embed engineering standards and frameworks to improve quality, reliability, and efficiency. Redesign workflows and delivery frameworks to enhance efficiency, accelerate timelines, and ensure consistent high-quality outputs. Drive initiatives to improve code quality, maintainability, and system reliability using best practices and modern tooling. Foster a culture of creativity and innovation, encouraging the team to deliver solutions that exceed expectations. Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure technical strategies align with evolving business and product objectives. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Over 10 years of engineering experience, including 5 years in leadership roles such as Head of Engineering or Engineering Director. Proven expertise in managing and restructuring diverse, cross-functional teams, delivering innovative solutions in fast-paced environments. Experience in implementing engineering standards and operational frameworks that uplift quality and delivery outcomes. Industry experience in technology, IoT, or similar sectors is advantageous but not essential. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Hassett Group by 2x Get notified about new Head of Engineering jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia . Richmond, Victoria, Australia 8 hours ago Richmond, Victoria, Australia 8 hours ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago Head of Engineering - Financial Services Richmond, Victoria, Australia 14 hours ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days ago Chadstone, Victoria, Australia 7 hours ago Collingwood, Victoria, Australia 15 hours ago Engineering Director, GTPN Platform (Relocate to China) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago Ford Performance/Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) Chief Program Engineer Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days ago Hoppers Crossing, Victoria, Australia $120,000.00-$145,000.00 3 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 months ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia A$125,131.00-A$125,131.00 4 days ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A$220,000.00-A$270,000.00 1 week ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 months ago Engineering Manager - Water and Wastewater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A$230,000.00-A$250,000.00 1 week ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 months ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 months ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 months ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr
