Real impact you can feel good about

Join our passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of older Australians. We’re one of the biggest providers, leading the way in providing personalised and respectful care that embraces the experience of ageing. 

We support over 9,500 residents and clients across private and residential aged care homes, retirement living, day therapy and day respite centres. The work we do positively impacts the lives of older people and their families. It’s work you can feel good about. 

The opportunity

The Head of Software Engineering plays a key leadership role with a strong commercial and strategic focus, working in close collaboration with the IT & Projects team and a range of internal and external stakeholders, including technology vendors and contractors. This role is responsible for the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of software development initiatives, while also overseeing day-to-day operations within their area of accountability.

Beyond software-specific initiatives, the Head of Software Engineering will actively contribute to broader technology and business transformation projects across Regis. A core aspect of the role involves driving the transformation of team operations to enhance performance and efficiency, and subsequently maintaining a high standard of service delivery aligned with organisational goals.

The role is accountable for ensuring system availability and service levels meet evolving business needs, particularly within the health and aged care environment, through continuous review and refinement of technical standards and practices.

Success in this position will be underpinned by a customer centric approach, effective stakeholder engagement, and the ability to strategically manage, prioritise, and optimise internal teams, resources, and systems.

The important role you’ll play

Beyond software-specific initiatives, the Head of Software Engineering will actively contribute to broader technology and business transformation projects across Regis. A core aspect of the role involves driving the transformation of team operations to enhance performance and efficiency, and subsequently maintaining a high standard of service delivery aligned with organisational goals.

The role is accountable for ensuring system availability and service levels meet evolving business needs, particularly within the health and aged care environment, through continuous review and refinement of technical standards and practices.

Success in this position will be underpinned by a customer centric approach, effective stakeholder engagement, and the ability to strategically manage, prioritise, and optimise internal teams, resources, and systems.

What you'll bring to the role

•     Health and/or aged care experience as a senior leader (desirable but not essential);
•     Demonstrated commercial acumen, with entrepreneurial ability particular within a services environment;
•     ASX listed experience (advantageous);
•     Proven ability to contribute to the senior leadership team;
•     Experience in delivering outcomes across a geographically spread business and in a matrix environment;
•     Experience working with all levels of the organisation
•     Ability to develop and analyse options for technology and service development while supporting business growth;
•     Proven ability to implement change to achieve desired results and lead service assessment, planning and implementation;
•     Knowledge of the application of Federal, State and Local Government Regulations, Statutes, Acts as they pertain to all aspects of operating within the technology domain and healthcare sector (advantageous);
•     Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
•     Ability to influence and collaborate with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
•     Deep understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices across modern development environments
•     Experience managing hybrid delivery models, including in-house, vendor, and offshore teams.
•     Strong experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools (e.g., UiPath, Blue Prism) and their integration into business workflows.
•     Proficiency in MuleSoft or similar API management/integration platforms, with a strong understanding of service-oriented architecture (SOA) and microservices.
•     Familiarity with Microsoft Azure BI & Data Platform, including Power BI, Azure Synapse, and data pipeline orchestration.
•     Solid understanding of cloud-native architecture, preferably in Azure, and its impact on application design, deployment, and scalability
•     Awareness of cybersecurity and compliance considerations in software engineering, particularly in regulated industries such as healthcare
•     ITIL Certified (desirable, but not essential) 
•     A passion for mentoring, coaching, and developing engineering talent
•     Strong negotiation and vendor management skills, particularly when dealing with software suppliers and integration partners.

What our people love about working here

As a team that supports older people to live life on their terms, we genuinely care - for our people, our work and the elderly. We make a big deal of recognising and supporting you, creating a culture of mutual respect, and offering more opportunities to build your career.   

We believe in the power of hearts and minds. We also know how the little things make a real difference. We're a close-knit, collaborative team that values kindness and puts your wellbeing first. Our commitment to your safety shines through in our Circle of Care initiative, the winner in the Safer and Supported Workforce Awards 2024, which ensures you're physically and psychologically safe at work. 

We want you to feel seen, valued, and respected for the professional skills you bring to the team. We celebrate your work, support your life outside work and consider you one of our own from the start. 

Benefits to support and reward you  

•    Enjoy a flexible working environment giving you better life balance and wellbeing   

•    Lots of opportunities to realise your potential in an organisation that invests in your personal development. 

•    Be supported to grow, learn, and explore new career pathways or specialisations across Australia  

•    Salary packaging through Maxxia 

•    Caring for your wellbeing through discounts on health insurance and gym membership, and free access to counselling, financial guidance and personal support  

•    An Employee Referral Program, where you can get financially rewarded for recommending friends for roles at Regis  

•    Reward and recognition programs celebrating your hard work 

At Regis, real impact starts with you. 

No matter your role, you can take pride in knowing you’re making a real, lasting impact on people’s lives and helping to shape the future of aged care in Australia. It’s work you can feel good about. #JoinRegis 

To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, including NDIS or police check (role dependent), current year flu vaccination, and certification proof.