Technical Director

7 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Techforce Personnel Pty. Full time

Technical Director | Senior Engineering Manager
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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 few
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