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Technology Director

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As our Technology Director, you’ll be a strategic leader across Today’s digital and technology work. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team of designers, developers, strategists and researchers to deliver digital experiences that are inclusive, accessible, and designed for impact.

Your role is to guide clients through uncertainty—bringing clarity, technical vision, and delivery excellence to complex programs. You’ll help organisations use technology thoughtfully and ethically, particularly as they navigate new capabilities like AI, data and automation.

You’ll lead and grow our internal technology capability, champion delivery quality, and help set our offer apart in the social impact space.

You’ll be ambitious and creative, want to make a sizeable dent, and be energised and excited by the impact technology can have. We want someone who will think big, stretch us and deliver world-class work.

Your focus

Advising client teams on digital and technology strategy
Leading a growing team of engineers, architects and developers
Lifting technical delivery quality and consistency across projects through processes and tools.
Contributing to commercial performance and developing our offer
Staying across trends and helping clients experiment with emerging tech, including AI
Working closely with peers across design, strategy and delivery

You will demonstrate

Senior leadership experience in digital or technology teams
Deep knowledge of modern web and application development
Experience in building and architecting large-scale, complex applications so you can directly mentor our team.
Experience across the SDLC (requirements gathering, definition, estimation, agile delivery management, quality assurance, ongoing support).
Experience shaping digital services and product strategy
Confidence in communicating complex technical ideas in accessible, human language
A track record of delivering quality, scalable and inclusive technology solutions

You will also bring

A strong point of view on the role of technology in social and environmental impact
A collaborative, kind, and thoughtful approach to leadership
The ability to mentor others and build team capability
An appreciation for good design and the value of cross-disciplinary work
A love of working on complex problems that matter

We use a variety of frameworks and platforms but mainly use open source, our solutions typically involve:

Infrastructure as code
Cloud architectures on AWS/Azure
Frontend applications (Typescript, React, NextJS, Vercel)
CMS (CraftCMS, Drupal)
Integrations with CRMs and other systems through middleware

About Today

We’re Today, Australia’s most awarded social impact agency. We use design and technology to make change happen at pace and scale.

We work across mental health, climate, justice, housing, education, and more—tackling society’s most important challenges in partnership with the people they affect most.

Our team includes strategists, researchers, designers, technologists, and makers of all kinds, and we work across the country with people from many backgrounds and experiences. Learn more about our values and work at today.design/careers.

Our commitment

We’re an inclusive employer. We actively seek applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers, and the LGBTIQA+ community.

We understand that people don’t always apply unless they meet every criterion. If this role speaks to you, we encourage you to apply.

Why Today?

You’ll work on meaningful, community-focused projects
We offer a flexible, inclusive work environment and generous leave policies
You’ll be supported to grow through a strong career framework and learning culture
We prioritise your well-being with a thoughtful benefits program
You’ll help shape a growing business with big ambitions

The details

Full-time role.
Our preference is you’re based in Sydney/Gadigal Lands.
Hybrid, but the expectation is the majority of your week is in-studio.
Some travel interstate to visit studios/clients is required (e.g. a few days per month)
Be legally able to work in Australia without restriction

What’s next?

Apply now.

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What You Should Know About Technology Director, Today

As the Technology Director at Today, you'll step into a pivotal role that blends strategic leadership and innovative thinking in the digital sector. Imagine working hand-in-hand with a talented, multidisciplinary team of designers, developers, and strategists to bring inclusive and impactful digital experiences to life. Your mission? To guide clients through the complexities of technology with a clear vision and exceptional delivery excellence. You’ll harness the power of AI, data, and automation while ensuring our solutions are ethical and responsible. Your collaborative spirit will shine as you lead a growing team of engineers and architect large-scale applications. If you find excitement in navigating emerging tech trends and embracing the potential of technology to transform society, this position at Today, Australia’s most awarded social impact agency, is for you. You’ll have the privilege of mentoring talent, lifting our technical delivery quality, and contributing to our commercial success, all while working on meaningful projects that address critical issues across mental health, climate change, and more. Here, the possibilities for innovation are endless, and the impact you'll make is profound. Together, we can tackle society’s biggest challenges and create lasting change. If you’re ambitious, creative, and ready to think big, join Today and help us leave a significant mark on the world!

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What are the responsibilities of the Technology Director at Today?

As the Technology Director at Today, your responsibilities include advising client teams on digital and technology strategies, leading a diverse team of engineers and developers, and enhancing the quality and consistency of technical delivery across projects. You'll contribute to the development of innovative solutions, stay on top of emerging tech trends, and play a key role in shaping digital services that have a social impact.