Technical Director

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia at Full time
Technical Director | Senior Engineering Manager

Add expected salary to your profile for insights

Technical Director | Senior Engineering Manager

The Opportunity
Are you a systems-minded engineering leader who loves bringing complex platforms together? We're looking for a senior technical leader to guide whole‑of‑platform engineering on a nation‑shaping maritime program. You'll set the technical direction, bring cross‑functional teams together, and ensure designs are integrated, safe, and ready for service. If you enjoy turning big engineering challenges into clear plans and outcomes, this role puts you at the center of delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide senior technical leadership and design authority across multi‑discipline engineering teams
  • Drive systems engineering best practice across the lifecycle, ensuring designs are integrated, verified, and fit for purpose
  • Lead design governance and reviews, manage risk/issue resolution, and champion safety and certification outcomes
  • Oversee configuration/change control and ensure high‑quality engineering plans, processes, and documentation
  • Engage confidently with customers, primes, and internal stakeholders to align priorities and clear blockers
About you
  • 10+ years in complex systems engineering (maritime/defence/regulated industries ideal) with proven leadership of multi‑disciplinary teams
  • Track record guiding platform‑level integration, assurance, and delivery in high‑consequence environments
  • Deep understanding of systems engineering and verification/validation; comfortable with design governance and change control
  • Clear communicator who builds trust with executives, customers, and delivery teams
  • Degree in Engineering (Chartered/Registered highly regarded)
What's on offer
  • Competitive executive package: from $280k - $350k depending on experience + bonus+ benefits
  • Relocation assistance for interstate and international candidates (visa support considered)
  • Help shape a flagship maritime program with real national impact
  • Supportive leadership, strong engineering culture, and clear runway for progression
Who are we?

Techforce Personnel are a proud partner of PeopleIN – Australia's largest ASX-listed workforce management and staffing company with 25 brands across Australia partnering with over 3,500 clients. Our specialist business harnesses the extraordinary impact of talented people across Mining and Resources, Shutdowns, Facilities Maintenance, Hospitality and Catering, Healthcare, Industrial Services, Civil Construction, Residential/Commercial Construction, and the Oil and Gas Industries, to name a fewUnlock job insights

Salary match Number of applicants Skills match

Your application will include the following questions:

  • How many years' experience do you have as an Engineering Director? What's your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

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

  • Technical Director

    3 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Mott MacDonald Full time

    Technical Director - Systems Engineering and IntegrationJoin to apply for the Technical Director - Systems Engineering and Integration role at Mott MacDonaldTechnical Director - Systems Engineering and Integration12 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Technical Director - Systems Engineering and Integration role at Mott...

  • Technical Director

    4 hours ago

    Adelaide, South Australia At Full time

    Technical Director | Senior Engineering ManagerAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsTechnical Director | Senior Engineering ManagerThe OpportunityAre you a systems-minded engineering leader who loves bringing complex platforms together?We're looking for a senior technical leader to guide whole-of-platform engineering on a nation-shaping maritime...

  • Technical Director

    3 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia at Full time

    Technical Director | Senior Engineering ManagerAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsTechnical Director | Senior Engineering ManagerThe OpportunityAre you a systems-minded engineering leader who loves bringing complex platforms together? We're looking for a senior technical leader to guide whole‑of‑platform engineering on a nation‑shaping...

  • Technical Director

    6 hours ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Aurecon Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Technical Director - WaterWant to bring ideas to life?As an engineer you're no doubt aware of Aurecon – we've been a leading design, engineering and advisory company for decades. But why should you choose to join us?Every project Aurecon delivers leaves a legacy. Every project has sustainability embedded in decision making. And every project is at the...

  • Technical Director

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia beBeeBusiness Full time $105,841 - $144,251

    We are seeking a Technical Director to lead the support and development of all internal applications.This role will be responsible for leading a team responsible for support and development of integration between systems, automating data flows and ensuring integrity across all systems.Key Responsibilities:Lead a technical team to design, develop and...

  • Director Technical Services

    3 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia West Arnhem Regional Council Full time

    Attractive salary package starting at $190kWest Arnhem Regional Council covers an area of almost 50,000 km2 of stunning natural landscape in the western part of Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.More than two thirds of the region's population of just over 6,000 identify as Aboriginal Australians, residing in a collection of towns, communities, and outstations....

  • Director Technical Services

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia West Arnhem Regional Council Full time

    Attractive salary package starting at $190kWest Arnhem Regional Council covers an area of almost 50,000 km2 of stunning natural landscape in the western part of Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.More than two thirds of the region's population of just over 6,000 identify as Aboriginal Australians, residing in a collection of towns, communities, and outstations....

  • Associate Director

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Creative Scotland Full time

    Edinburgh Lyceum and Melting Pot are looking for an Associate Director, for the Edinburgh production of One Day, a major musical adaptation opening at Edinburgh Lyceum w/c 23 February 2026.Location: Edinburgh & London, UKStart Date: 5 January 2026 End Date: 19 April 2026 Hours: Variable, up to 7 hours per day, 6 days per week Responsible to: Director,...

  • Executive Director

    2 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Hender Consulting Full time

    Executive Director (CEO) - Lutheran Education Australia Join to apply for the Executive Director (CEO) - Lutheran Education Australia role at Hender Consulting Executive Director (CEO) - Lutheran Education Australia 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Executive Director (CEO) - Lutheran Education Australia role at Hender...

  • Associate Director

    3 weeks ago

    Adelaide, South Australia Creative Scotland Full time

    Edinburgh Lyceum and Melting Pot are looking for an Associate Director, for the Edinburgh production of One Day, a major musical adaptation opening at Edinburgh Lyceum w/c 23 February 2026.Location: Edinburgh & London, UKStart Date: 5 January 2026End Date: 19 April 2026Hours: Variable, up to 7 hours per day, 6 days per weekResponsible to: Director, Producers...