Geospatial Data Visualization Engineering Manager

Metrea; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Generous PTO

Annual incentive plan

Paid parental leave

Life and TPD insurance

Income Protection Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Novated Car Leasing

Job summary

Metrea is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the geospatial data processing and visualisation team in Australia. You will drive delivery, mentor engineers, and shape engineering practices in a fast-growing, mission-focused environment.

Candidates should bring a proven track record in geospatial software leadership, strong communication, and the ability to navigate a matrix organisation with agile practices, while pursuing continual team growth and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Experience leading geospatial software teams.
• Strong communication and mentorship skills.
• Experience employing agile methodologies in software development within a matrix organisation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 AGSVA security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery outcomes for the team; drive the team to meet delivery timelines while balancing sustainability, quality, and team wellbeing.
• Mentor, coach, and lead a team of engineers, taking responsibility for their career and personal development.
• Ensure work is well planned, resourced, and broken down into deliverable increments.
• Track progress, surface risks early, and drive mitigation actions.
• Actively remove blockers, dependencies, and organisational friction that slow the team down.
• Balance delivery speed with sustainability, quality, and team wellbeing.
• Conduct regular catch-ups and check-ins with the team to help support day-to-day activities.
• Help align team efforts with broader strategic goals and plan for future resource requirements.
• Develop and maintain a deep relationship with the team’s Tech Lead and Product Manager.
• Collaborate with other Engineering Leaders to improve processes, code quality, release management and documentation.
• Support the recruitment process and take responsibility for onboarding and integrating new teammates.

Skills

Geospatial data

People management

Agile

Engineering leadership

Communication

Job description

Metrea is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the geospatial data processing and visualisation team in Australia. You will drive delivery, mentor engineers, and shape engineering practices in a fast-growing, mission-focused environment.

Candidates should bring a proven track record in geospatial software leadership, strong communication, and the ability to navigate a matrix organisation with agile practices, while pursuing continual team growth and knowledge sharing.