Head of Engineering

Join an organisation with a thriving culture centred around high performance and care We're REA With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you are on your property journey, we’re here to help with every step – whether that’s finding or financing your next home. Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose‑driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. We’re proud to have been named in Australia’s "Top 5" Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a best workplace for women. Where the team fits in The Head of Engineering will join the Financial Services Product & Technology Team within our Financial Services business (which includes Mortgage Choice and finance on realestate.com.au). Our goal is to be the #1 destination to find and finance property. The Product & Technology team achieves this through building products that deliver exceptional home‑lending experiences that our brokers and consumers love, and through creating business value powered by robust, innovative technology. The Head of Engineering will work with the Applications Processing Tribe, leading the engineering squads focused on powering growth in settlements through an exceptional broker productivity and efficiency via a streamlined, intuitive, fast application lodgement experience. What the role is all about The Head of Engineering is responsible for delivering significant business impact by leading multiple engineering squads to achieve strategic product goals in our Financial Services business. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Head of Engineering will manage engineering teams responsible for the tech which supports lead generation, lead management, CRM & Franchise Operations for our network of brokers. Typical responsibilities include: Oversee and execute technical solution design to deliver on the product roadmap, aligned to the tech strategy Provide guidance for complex engineering outcomes, supporting Engineering Managers to make technical decisions Ensure engineering excellence through decision making and leading the adoption of best practices Drive impact through direct people leadership of Engineering Managers, and indirect leadership of software engineers located across Australia, India and China Hire and grow the next generation of engineering leadership, coaching and managing performance Support a culture of high performance and grow engagement across teams Partner closely with Product and Design teams to shape and plan strategic product roadmaps Build a high‑performing system of work, grounded in metrics that matter and continuous improvement Lead delivery across your team, setting clear accountability for outcomes and communicating progress Drive transformative technology initiatives and manage dependencies with adjacent teams Who we’re looking for Proven experience as a senior engineering leader, ideally within a financial services or lending organisation A track record of leading teams to deliver complex programmes of work that have significant business impact Experience fostering collaboration across multiple teams and building relationships across business units/functions Deep expertise in product strategy, with experience influencing product success via technical solution design and delivery Experience operating in fast‑paced innovative environments A strategic thinker with experience aligning engineering efforts to enterprise or commercial goals Full‑stack engineering background; proven native application development experience (swift/android), react, typescript, kotlin, AWS & MFE. SOE experience a plus. Experience with marketing platforms or CRMs – HubSpot experience is highly desirable but not essential The REA experience The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. Perks & Benefits include A hybrid and flexible approach to working Flexible leave options including birthday leave and the option to purchase additional leave Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers Our "Because We Care" programme offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, effective and fuel disruptive thinking. If you have the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. Join our Talent Neighbourhood Keen to be part of REA but didn’t find a perfect match with this opportunity? Perhaps the timing isn’t right? You should join our Talent Neighbourhood #LI-HYBRID #J-18808-Ljbffr