Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering in Emerging Platforms – MYOB We’re a leading business management solution with a core purpose helping more businesses in Australia and New Zealand start, survive and succeed. At MYOB, we believe what’s good for one business is good for all business—and for all of us. Whether you support them, work for them, or dream of building your own, when businesses run smoothly, everybody feels it. Owners, employees, customers, suppliers—even families. That’s why we’re here to give every person in business the tools they need to focus on what really matters and do Big Things—whatever big looks like for them. And for you? Joining MYOB means being part of that impact. It means using your skills to help businesses thrive, shaping the future of work, and growing alongside the people and communities we support. Because while we’re the business of software, we’re really in the business of people. And that makes MYOB Everyone’s Business. Opportunity As the Head of Engineering in Emerging Platforms at MYOB, you will own the engineering engine behind one of our most exciting growth areas. The successful candidate will join MYOB as a critical enabler in realising and driving the tech strategy within the banking and Solo space, evolving our technology landscape and practices to drive a transformation towards a product‑led organisation. As part of MYOB's Technology Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in leading and crafting the business product by creating and empowering agile teams, being responsible for the technology direction for the product. You will be responsible for implementing modern architecture and engineering practices that deliver outstanding value to our customers, aligning with business objectives to deliver a high‑performing and scalable SaaS solution. Qualifications Strong engineering or architectural background with experience guiding technical leaders and collaborating across product and design. Proven success delivering major technology initiatives, designing scalable cloud‑based systems (AWS), and supporting customer‑facing products. Experience in banking and/or mobile app development is preferred. Demonstrated ability to establish agile practices and foster engineering culture in new teams. Skilled in building trust and influence across teams, executives, and suppliers. Strong leadership in mentoring, critical thinking, facilitation, and organisational change aligned with MYOB values. Our Culture & Benefits Enjoy a flexible, hybrid workplace that brings balance to how you work. Set up your home office with a little financial help from us, and take advantage of great corporate discounts and vouchers from top retailers. Benefit from our partnership with Sonder, which supports the wellbeing of our team members. Unlock your potential via in‑house training and programs, LinkedIn Learning, conferences and study assistance. Access to a variety of leave options available to support your wellbeing, including up to an additional four weeks of purchased leave, generous parental leave, domestic violence leave, transgender leave, community leave, study leave, and more. Join our communities, built around ‘Wellness’, ‘Belonging’ and the ‘Planet’ where you can make a meaningful contribution. At MYOB, we’re all about embracing difference and backing people to be their true selves. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and big believers that the best hires don’t just fit our culture — they add to it. That means bringing your unique contributions, lived experiences, and fresh perspective to the table. Love the sound of MYOB and this role but don’t tick every single box in this ad? Apply anyway Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hold back if they don’t meet every requirement — but we want to hear from you. We’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer and we commit to responding to every applicant. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr