Engineering Manager

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

The Role

The Commercial Products team manages a fleet of custom-built systems critical to our Sales Operations, Traffic, Finance, and Presentation teams. These systems manage all revenue associated with our broadcast schedules, making it possible to sell and traffic ads into our linear broadcasts.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize Practices: Partner with leadership to implement and maintain modern engineering workflows.

• Strategic Planning: Align system improvements and new features with core business goals.

• Technical Roadmap: Identify high-value technical improvements to boost reliability and efficiency.

• Agile Leadership: Facilitate team ceremonies and drive continuous delivery improvements.

People & Culture

• Performance Coaching: Manage career growth and performance via regular 1-on-1s.

• Strategic Alignment: Lead teams using outcome-led frameworks

• Engagement: Foster a high-performance, inclusive team culture.

Operational Excellence

• Business Continuity: Ensure 9Galaxy remains a robust, mission-critical system.

• DevOps Maturity: Drive the adoption of DevOps principles across the engineering lifecycle.

What You’ll Bring:

• Prior experience leading teams

• Knowledge of strategic frameworks, including OKRs and other outcome-led performance frameworks

• Effective communication abilities

• Strong capabilities in guiding ongoing improvements to Ways of Working and team practices

• Excellent knowledge of DevOps principles and experience with effective implementation in an environment with low DevOps maturity

Desirable qualifications, experience & skills

• Industry experience with broadcast or streaming media is beneficial but not required.

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.