In-Demand Head of engineering Jobs in Queensland

Head of Data & IT Engineering
Airport Development Group —Cairns City QLD
- Full-time
- Azure
- DevOps
- APIs
Head of Engineering
Knauf Australia —Pinkenba QLD
- $190,000 - $230,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Work from home
GHD Graduate Program 2026/27 - Northern Queensland and Northern Territory
GHD —Cairns QLD
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Engineering Cadetship
Premise Holdings —Townsville QLD
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
- CAD
- Parental leave
Head of Service Management
Compare the Market —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
LV Solution Architect - Data Centres
Siemens —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Electrical experience
Senior Engineering & Compliance Manager
EVT Group —Surfers Paradise QLD
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Parental leave
12d
GHD Graduate Program 2026/27 - Power Advisory - Brisbane & Melbourne
GHD —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Business
- Communication skills
Head of Product
Askable —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Communication skills
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Senior/Principal Machine Learning Engineer - Aus
Harrison.ai —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- AWS
11d
Head of Engineering
Cubiko Pty Ltd —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- SQL
- AWS
Quick Apply
Software Engineering Manager
Buildsafe —Arundel QLD
- $160,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Office
- SQL
- Employee assistance program
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9d
Labourer/ Forklift Operator
Nepean Building and Infrastructure —Mackay QLD
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Warehouse
- Organisational skills
Quick Apply
12d
Contract Administrator - Brisbane
Binah —Queensland
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Northern Region Manufacturing Manager
Vinidex Pty Ltd (Australia) —Toowoomba QLD
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Leadership
- Relocation assistance
- Parental leave
Commercial Project Manager
Newlands Group —Queensland
- Engineering
- Budgeting
- Leadership
- Employee assistance program
- Gym membership
Team Lead - Power Grid Assets Australia
DNV —Brisbane QLD
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Master's degree
- Business development
- Profit sharing
- Parental leave
10d
Coordinator, AI Transformation
Virgin Australia —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- SharePoint
- Agile
- Work from home
Head of Avionics (Satellites)
Gilmour Space Technologies Pty Ltd —Yatala QLD
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
Quick Apply
Systems Engineering Manager (APAC)
Metrea Management LLC —Brisbane QLD
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Annual leave

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Head of Data & IT Engineering

Airport Development Group
Cairns City QLD

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Permanent | Full-time

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CI/CD
Azure
DevOps
Application development
Microservices
APIs
Agile
AI
Leadership
Communication skills

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About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, we are seeking an experienced Head of Data & IT Engineering to lead the design, development and delivery of our data, AI, digital, and application ecosystem.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving the next phase of innovation across the organisation. You’ll combine strategic leadership with a hands-on approach, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the technical authority across AI, data, integrations, and application development
Co-lead the development and execution of IT strategy, including AI, IoT, and data platforms
Oversee in-house developed systems (L2+) and the ITIL release management function
Champion Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices to enable rapid and reliable delivery
Manage vendors and outsourced partners, ensuring quality and alignment with standards
Collaborate with Cyber Security teams to ensure secure and compliant solutions
Lead testing functions, including SIT, UAT, and test design/execution
Establish and drive a data governance framework, ensuring high data quality and stewardship
Stay up to date with emerging technologies across AI, IoT, and cloud platforms
Conduct technical design reviews and code approvals
Apply the ADG Risk Management Framework to identify and manage risk
Promote a strong safety and sustainability mindset across all initiatives
Ensure alignment with cyber security policies and threat response frameworks

About You

You are a strategic and hands-on technology leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about building high-performing teams and data-driven organisations.

You will bring:

7+ years’ experience across application development, data, AI or digital, with 3+ years in leadership roles
Demonstrated success delivering AI-enabled solutions
Proven experience leading Agile delivery teams and DevOps transformations
Strong knowledge of modern architecture (microservices, event-driven design)
Experience with data platforms, APIs, and AI/ML integration
Deep understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks
Expertise in modern data and engineering tools
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Highly regarded:

Experience with Infor data platforms and AI capabilities
Certifications in Azure, Agile (Scrum/SAFe), or DevOps

Why ADG?

At Airport Development Group, we take pride in creating a workplace that supports growth, balance, and wellbeing. You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation that fosters collaboration and continuous learning. From ongoing development opportunities and a supportive leadership team to additional leave entitlements for eligible staff, we believe in recognising and rewarding your contributions. We also offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing program and salary packaging options.

Working at ADG means being part of a team that connects communities across the Northern Territory and your work will directly contribute to our commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Join Us & Make an Impact!

At ADG we embrace equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will make a real impact. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes or floated profiles will not be accepted for this position and ADG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the Talent Manager will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles.

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