Engineering Manager

Job Description

We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy-and we'd like you to join us. Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here. You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning. Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we'll back you every step of the way as you build your career.

As Engineering Manager, you'll be a senior people and asset leader accountable for engineering outcomes across critical technology domains supporting AGL's growth, product, commercial, and brand priorities.

This role focuses on leadership, judgement, and decision‑making at scale-driving secure, reliable, and sustainable digital platforms through strong partnerships across Product, Business, Delivery, Architecture, Platform, Cyber Security, and Service teams.

You'll foster a high‑performance engineering culture, uplift capability and assets, and lead the responsible adoption of AI‑enabled capabilities in a safe, ethical, and value‑driven way.

What you'll be doing

• Lead engineering outcomes across multiple teams, balancing delivery, quality, reliability, security, and technical risk
• Own engineering health across your domain, including platform stability, asset uplift, technical debt, and vulnerability management
• Provide domain‑level technical leadership, ensuring consistent engineering standards, practices, and decision‑making
• Partner closely with Product and Delivery to enable predictable, transparent delivery aligned to customer and business outcomes
• Lead, coach, and develop Engineering Leads and teams, with accountability for performance, engagement, succession, and capability uplift
• Drive modern engineering practices including CI/CD, automation, testing, observability, and continuous improvement
• Embed security‑by‑design and partner with Cyber and Risk teams on operational stability and incident learning
• Champion the responsible adoption of AI tools and capabilities to improve productivity, quality, and long‑term sustainability
• Act as a trusted engineering partner to business and technology stakeholders, clearly communicating trade‑offs and risks

What you'll bring

• Proven experience leading engineering leaders or multiple engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of modern digital engineering practices in product‑led, agile environments
• Demonstrated ability to influence delivery, quality, and risk outcomes at scale
• Strong people leadership experience, including managing managers or senior leaders
• Working knowledge of secure software development in complex environments
• Experience leading or enabling adoption of new technologies, including AI‑enabled tools

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Flexible working: AGL offers a range of flexible working options including hybrid working and/or flexible hours.
• Staff discounts: Discounted energy, telco and solar plans: Available for employees, family and friends.
• Parental Leave: 20 weeks paid leave for the primary carer plus employer-paid superannuation on unpaid leave.
• Additional Leave: 1 week 'Recharge Leave' for eligible employees and salary sacrifice up to 6 weeks additional leave.
• Wellbeing Programs: Partnerships with Medibank and Fitness Passport and on-site health appointments (massage, skin checks etc.).
• AGL Shares: Up to $1000 as part of annual Share Reward plan and salary sacrifice up to $5000 of shares.

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

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