Head of Engineering
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Job Description
Who we are
At Torrens University Australia making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives families communities and the world. Thats why were on a mission to increase access to higher education so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.
Just like our students our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us we give you the freedom to be bold creative and courageous with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. Weve built a culture that celebrates community collaboration and innovation where people love what they do.
Whats the job
Were looking for a Head of Engineering to lead the software development capability within Torrens Universitys Digital IT team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role not just managing from a distance but actively guiding supporting and enabling engineering teams to deliver.
Youll oversee cross-functional teams across frontend backend and DevOps ensuring the delivery of high-quality enterprise-grade applications and integrations that power our four key strategic workstreams:
Growth & Enrolment
Student Experience & Support
Teaching & Learning
Digital Workforce
This role is about driving engineering excellence and removing barriers to delivery. Youll provide technical oversight ensure scalable and efficient solutions and help the team continuously improve how they work.
What youll do:
Set engineering direction: Define scalable architecture champion best practices and align with enterprise goals.
Unblock and enable delivery: Step in to solve complex technical issues streamline workflows and make sure projects move forward efficiently.
Drive improvement: Introduce tools and processes that reduce manual effort optimise DevOps practices and deliver quick wins.
Build capability: Mentor engineers grow talent and foster a high-performance collaborative culture.
Partner across teams: Work closely with Product Architecture QA and business stakeholders to deliver solutions that matter.
Who you are:
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.
Experienced in delivering enterprise-scale software solutions and driving platform and architecture initiatives.
Strong ability to identify inefficiencies solve delivery blockers and optimise development practices.
Skilled at balancing strategic oversight with technical depth.
Experienced 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.
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This is a full-time permanent position based in our Surry Hills Campus in Sydney offering hybrid flexibility.
Why join us
Bold modern and agile were Australias fastest-growing university going from 164 students in 2014 to 40000 alumni across 115 countries and 2000 staff 2020 Australian Financial Review named us one of the countrys most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people youll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race colour religion age ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation disability or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
What we offer:
We support your personal passions development and wellbeing to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia youll benefit from:
Australian Company: Be part of an organization owned by Strategic Education Inc listed on NASDAQ.
Flexible Working Conditions: Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely and from a campus near you.
Company Culture: Thrive in a supportive and collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion.
Hiring process:
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. Should you have accessibility requirements or needs please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable barrier free application process as we have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process.
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work visit love to hear from you.
Applications close: Friday September 12 2025
Job Reference: R27908
To ensure a fair and thorough review process applications for this role will close on Friday September 12 2025. You can expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition team after this date with any updates about your applications.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
