Head Of Technology

**About the role**:
ReadyTech is looking for an experienced Head of Technology in Sydney or Melbourne to lead our Workforce Solutions Technology team As a Head of Technology, you will be responsible for technology planning with a business mindset. You will own the tech vision and roadmap, build the engineering brand, and research new technologies. You will also partner with the Head of Product to support their product plans, as well as lead experimental projects, partner with sales on key deals, and manage the technology costs within the segment.

**About us**:
Making a meaningful difference with mission-critical software that empowers communities to thrive.

ReadyTech is more than just a one-trick pony playing in one market with one product, or one customer. We re-imagine, design, develop and deliver technology to solve our customer's diverse problems - supporting multiple businesses across a variety of markets to be ready for anything.

We're an ASX-listed company which means we are stable, have a strong track record of sustainable growth and have a significant number of long-term customers. So, what does this mean for you? It means we can offer you an experience that will push you to be your best, provide career-building challenges, and that will offer you numerous growth opportunities that can't be found in any other company.

It's an inclusive environment where there is no place for politics, where we get our heads together to solve the problems that really matter to our customers, and where we always stay focused on our north star - the communities we serve, and society at large.

**You will get to**:

- Work closely with other leaders in the Workforce Solutions segment to understand their needs and ensure that technology solutions are aligned with the business' overall goals.
- Collaborate with business leaders, product teams, and other stakeholders to identify technology requirements and solutions.
- Develop and execute the technology strategy that aligns with business goals by identifying new technology trends, evaluating existing systems and infrastructure, and making recommendations for improvements or upgrades.
- Drive technical innovation with the Workforce Solutions segment by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning and exploring new opportunities to enhance the segment's technical capabilities.
- Foster the professional growth of the technical team by providing mentorship and guidance and creating a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
- Support the team in adopting emerging technologies and facilitate their participation in relevant professional development opportunities to enhance their performance and engagement.

**More about you**
- You have the ability to lead and manage people. You can inspire and motivate your team to achieve their goals and ensure that they are aligned with the organisation's objectives.
- You are a strategic thinker and can develop strategies that in line with Workforce Solutions goals. You are able to anticipate technology trends and developments that could impact the organisation and develop plans to address them.
- You have a strong technical background and are familiar with a broad range of technologies.
- You can communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. You should be able to explain technical concepts in simple terms and make sure that everyone in the organisation understands the technology strategy.
- You are a skilled problem solver who can identify and resolve issues quickly. You are able to analyse complex problems, develop creative solutions, and make data-driven decisions.
- You have 10+ years of experience in a technology leadership role and have experience managing teams of 20+ technical professionals.
- You have proven experience in developing and executing technology strategies that align with business goals.
- You have experience with software development methodologies, infrastructure management, and information security.

**Why you should become a Readytecher**:

- A day off for your birthday
- hip hip hooray
- Additional 4 days of leave each year
- ReadyTecher Awards each quarter with the chance to win flights and accommodation to Hamilton Island
- Hybrid work, with in-house baristas in Australia via the Ready Beans team
- Access to Sonder
- a technology-driven platform supported by safety, medical and mental health experts - available 24/7
- Paid parental leave.
- Additional paid leave for miscarriage, endometriosis, and menopause
- Volunteer leave
- Flu vaccinations
- And plenty of ReadyTech merch drops along the way

ReadyTech is committed to seeing things through each other's eyes. We invest deeply in relationships by offering positivity, fairness and empathy in every interaction and love that everyone is different. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates our diversity of race, beliefs, sexual orientations, gender ident