Senior Director

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society.

Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry.

Job Description:
Cotality is seeking a strategic and visionary Senior Director – Software Engineering to lead and elevate our engineering capabilities across Australia and New Zealand. This executive role is pivotal in driving innovation, operational excellence, and advanced AI integration, while aligning with our global technology vision. You will have the autonomy and influence to drive meaningful change, working alongside a collaborative leadership team and engaging with cutting-edge AI and digital transformation initiatives.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology in a dynamic and innovative property intelligence business. If you are a strategic engineering leader passionate about innovation and operational excellence, ready to make a significant impact across Australia and New Zealand, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Define and deliver a strategic engineering roadmap across infrastructure, software development, data, and AI integration for the ANZ region.
• Lead IT infrastructure strategy including cloud, networking, security, and shared applications aligned with global enterprise goals.
• Build, recruit, and inspire a high-performing engineering team with a strong culture of accountability and innovation.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand challenges and translate technology impact into clear commercial value.
• Implement engineering organisational design to maximise business engagement and operational efficiency.
• Identify, evaluate, and deploy emerging technologies, with a focus on advanced AI solutions that deliver business value.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and departmental budgets to ensure service excellence and compliance.
• Oversee disaster recovery planning, system architecture standards, and data security policies.
• Lead day-to-day engineering operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and succession planning for leadership roles.

Job Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role, preferably at a regional or global level with a minimum of 10yrs of Engineering Leadership Experience.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, software development, and AI technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives within a global structure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and compliance requirements.
• Track record of building high-performing, accountable engineering teams.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Why Join Cotality?
Cotality has a culture of collaboration- we champion ownership, initiative and leadership To support your whole self, our benefits are built to help you thrive at work and in life.

• In addition to modern offices across Australia and New Zealand, our hybrid working model provides you with the opportunity for flexible working conditions that work best for you and the business;
• 10 half days of Wellbeing leave each year to help you recharge and access to our Employee Assistance Program;
• $600 AUD annual wellbeing allowance for gym memberships, wellness apps, ergonomic gear and more;
• Generous Parental leave offering, $750 AUD in Baby Bucks and our peer recognition turned into rewards program - Bravo
• Free subscription to the Calm app as well as other mindfulness tools, online health and nutrition courses;
• Complimentary access to Australia's most comprehensive property research platforms including RP Data and exclusive employee-only market updates and access to the industry's best property experts;
• Two community and volunteer leave days each year to support meaningful causes and our charity partners.

Cotality's Diversity Commitment:
Cotality is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment that embraces everyone's unique contributions, experiences and values. We offer an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are better together when we support and recognize our differences.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Cotality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace across Australia and New Zealand. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a drug-free workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying.

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