Let’s talk about nib Thrive  

nib’s vision is better health and wellbeing for all Australians. We know there are few greater opportunities for us to have a meaningful social impact than in keeping people healthy, and now, in supporting people with disabilities. We plan to do this through innovative, human and digital solutions to make a difference to people who seek convenience, accessibility and inclusion. 
 

nib Thrive is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) business for the nib Group. In November 2022, nib acquired its first registered NDIS Plan Manager, since then we have continued to grow. We are now House of Brands who all operate as part of the nib Thrive family. nib Thrive currently supports more than 39,000 NDIS participants and is on track to reach its goal of supporting at least 50,000 participants by FY25. nib Thrive is currently one of the top three largest plan managers in Australia. 
 

Let’s talk about diversity, equity and inclusion 

We embrace a flexible working environment and welcome candidates that reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for open roles.   
 

nib Group is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and employment experience. If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our online application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, or would like this advertise in an alternative format, please contact us at [email protected]. 
 

Let’s talk about this role 

As a Software Development Manager, you will provide leadership within the Engineering team and play a key role in driving and shaping business decisions throughout the division. This is a 2-year Fixed Term Contract working on critical projects in nib Thrive.
 

Some other key responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead and Inspire: Oversee and mentor a high-performing team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and deliver impactful solutions

• Drive Business Outcomes: Take ownership of initiatives that directly contribute to our business goals, leveraging your strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills.

• Technical Excellence: Promote and enforce development standards, ensuring the highest quality of our software products

• Innovation and Problem-Solving: Contribute your expertise to building innovative solutions and delivery plans that align with our strategic objectives

• Mentorship and Development: Coach and guide less experienced engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth

• Collaboration and Partnership: Work closely with product teams to shape future initiatives and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work

Let’s talk about you 

With previous experience leading a multi-disciplinary and high-performing Engineering team, other skills and experience that will help set you up for success include:

• A passion about driving continuous improvement within product development and achieving reliable delivery output

• Expertise in the software development practices in cross-functional teams

• Ability to present to a wide range of audiences, from Executive Leadership teams to individual development teams, and wider stakeholders in the business

• Ability to communicate all things technology to both technical and non-technical stakeholders alike

• Experience taking strategic business goals and turning them into technology strategy and roadmap that aligns with architectural approach

• Experience in ensuring the right resourcing and skillsets are in place to execute on this strategy and implementing successes measurements

• Experience managing contractor teams

• Experience building AWS cloud native APIs and front-ends (Angular/React)

• Experience with .NET/Typescript

At nib, we recognise that some people may only apply when their education, skills and/or experiences are identical to what an employer is looking for in a candidate. We’re always on the lookout for curious individuals who will add to the culture at nib Group – so if this role resonates with you, please apply!  
 

Let’s talk about working at nib 

Our hybrid working model provides our employees with the flexibility to work from one of our office Hubs and from home based on what works best for them and their team. We make a commitment to come together with purpose and are excited to share moments that matter with one another. Our Hubs are purpose built to support focused work, connection, and collaboration with peers. We provide a new starter benefit as well as ongoing financial support to set up and maintain a functioning home workspace. At nib, we’re committed to creating a flexible working environment where you’re free to be you.

Other benefits to support you at work (and play) include: 

• Generous discounts on nib health and travel insurance products including 50% discount on employee health insurance  

• The opportunity to give back to the community through paid leave for volunteering through nib Foundation 

• Support your better health – whatever that looks for you - through our nib Well Program and corporate fitness discounts 

• Benefits to support our diverse workforce with 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents regardless of carer status, 5 days paid cultural leave for First Nations peoples and 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave for trans, gender diverse and intersex employees 

The fine print 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and bankruptcy check) prior to commencement of employment.  
 

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.