Join a Deep-Tech Adventure as a Tech Lead – Cloud, Kubernetes & High-Performance Systems
Hybrid: 3 Days in North Sydney | 2 Days WFH

Imagine joining a well-funded Australian deep-tech startup at the very moment it’s redefining how engineering teams build and scale cloud platforms. Backed by top-tier global VCs, and founded by leaders from Google, ROKT, and large-scale cloud systems, this is your chance to help shape a category-defining product from the ground up.

As a founding engineering hire, you won’t just write code- you’ll architect the platform, influence technical strategy, and work side by side with ex-FAANG engineers building distributed, high-performance systems. You’ll take ownership of large-scale backend systems, design the core distributed cloud platform, and tackle deep challenges in performance, scalability, resilience, and orchestration. You’ll mentor early engineers, set engineering standards, and collaborate closely with the founders on architecture and product direction.

What You Bring

• Extensive backend engineering experience with complex cloud or distributed systems

• Strong skills in Python, Go, or Java

• Deep cloud expertise (AWS ideal; Azure/GCP also valued)

• Experience with Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native architecture

• Proven ability building high-throughput, low-latency, or performance-critical systems

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a builder’s mindset

• Bonus: background in cloud infrastructure or cybersecurity

The culture here is low-ego, high-ownership, and built on trust-no bureaucracy, just engineers solving real problems at pace. If you want to tackle complex engineering challenges, shape a platform that could define its category, and make a massive impact, this is the place to do the best work of your career.

Reach out to reema@theonset.com.au to explore this opportunity.

Senior Fullstack Engineer (Backend leaning, AI-Facing Systems) 
 
This is one of those rare engineering roles that actually lives up to the hype.

Join and immediately contribute to a high calibre founding team building real, production-grade AI systems. Their product is already in the hands of paying customers, and demand is outpacing bandwidth. They need someone exceptional to help them scale.

You’ll design and ship backend architecture that powers intelligent agents used by government agencies, global enterprises, and mid-size tech firms. These systems automate complex business processes like RFPs, audits, and compliance through deep integration with CRMs, ERPs, and LLMs.
 
Why this role matters
This isn’t basic software, it’s orchestrating distributed systems around foundation models and vector databases, with serious up-time and performance requirements. You’ll be one of the first five engineers on the team, shaping architecture, tooling, and technical direction.

There’s AI in the stack, but it’s the hard part of AI. You’ll work with model scaffolding, low-latency services, embedding search, and fine-tuning pipelines. You don’t need to have done it all before, but you should be deeply curious and ready to learn fast.
 
You’ll thrive here if you:

• Have strong experience in backend-heavy roles using Node.js and TypeScript
• Have worked on distributed systems, real-time APIs, or performance-critical infrastructure
• Have meaningful experience with AI projects, such as finetuning models, using Langchain, or working with vector databases like pgvector, Pinecone, or Neo4j
• Have shipped serious features end-to-end in a startup or fast-paced team
• Want to help build not just code, but a company
• Bonus points if you’ve worked on knowledge graphs, LLM integration, or embedding pipelines. 

 
What’s in it for you

• Massive impact. You’ll be building the product, not maintaining it
• Serious technical stretch. This is complex, greenfield work
• Equity upside. Early-stage stock options are available
• Founder access. Collaborate directly with a hands-on, technical founder
• Speed and autonomy. Work with a sharp, lean team that values deep work

 
Interested? Apply now 

Technical Project Manager (AI Systems & Engineering Delivery)

If you’re looking for a role where delivery, engineering, and product direction all sit in your hands, this is it.

This team is building the orchestration layer that lets organisations actually use AI in real time, not just talk about it. Their platform is already automating high-stakes workflows for customers who need accuracy, speed, and serious technical depth. Demand is scaling fast, and they need someone who can keep engineering velocity high without compromising quality.

The role

You’ll take the wheel on day-to-day planning and delivery across a sharp, senior engineering team. This isn’t a “people manager with no context” job, you’ll stay close to the code, work directly with customers, and help shape how the platform evolves as new workloads, integration patterns, and AI use-cases land.

You’ll be deeply involved in prioritisation, architecture discussions, delivery pipelines, and system optimisation. Think: hybrid of technical PM, hands-on team lead, and product delivery owner.

Why this role matters

The team is building foundational infrastructure for agentic AI, distributed collaboration, and real-time decisioning. Timelines are tight, technical complexity is high, and customers are pushing for more. Your work directly impacts the pace and quality of product expansion and the company’s ability to scale sustainably.

You’ll thrive here if you

• Have 3+ years leading teams or managing technical delivery in engineering-heavy environments
• Bring 3+ years of full-stack engineering experience, ideally with Node.js, React, and PostgreSQ
• Understand how to deliver AI-powered products, including hands-on work with LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama, etc
• Are comfortable in the ecosystem: APIs, agentic frameworks, MCP, RPA, vector databases, distributed systems
• Know how to ship scalable systems on Azure, with strong grounding in API design and real-time collaboration features
• Can keep delivery tight, planning, documentation, QA, debugging, risk management, the whole lot
• Want a seat close to leadership and ready to influence product direction

Tech you’ll touch

Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, Redis, pgvector, LangChain, Llama, ChatGPT, Claude, MCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions CI/CD.

What’s in it for you

• High impact: Your work drives engineering velocity and customer outcomes
• Real complexity: AI systems, distributed architectures, multi-agent orchestration
• Founder access: Work directly with a deeply technical founding team and some of the best execs and investors Australia has to offer
• Speed & ownership: Minimal bureaucracy, maximum autonomy
• Equity: Early-stage upside in a company growing fast will be on the table for the right candidate over time

Who you are

Practical, curious, and unflappable. Someone who loves clarity, hates blockers, and knows how to keep a team aligned without micromanaging. You enjoy the messy, iterative nature of AI product development and you want to build things that actually get used.

Interested?

Apply now or reach out to Aaron at aaron@theonset.com.au 0400 580 680

A small, but crucial organisation undergoing a multi-year technology and process transformation is seeking a hands-on Change Manager to lead the people, process and communication elements of this work.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders and project teams to plan, deliver and embed change across initiatives including client-facing portals, HRIS uplift, BI capability, claims improvements and workflow digitisation.

This is a practical, delivery-focused role where you’ll shape how the organisation understands, adopts and sustains new ways of working.

What you’ll do

• Lead end-to-end change planning and delivery across multiple projects
• Conduct change impact assessments and develop mitigation plans
• Prepare and deliver clear communications and learning materials
• Coordinate training, workshops, briefings and stakeholder engagement
• Assess readiness and provide reporting on adoption, risks and issues
• Support light analysis or UAT coordination where needed to ensure changes land smoothly

What you’ll need

• 5+ years’ experience in organisational or technology-enabled change
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience developing change, communication and training materials
• Ability to work in a hands-on, flexible way across concurrent initiatives
• Familiarity with change frameworks such as PROSCI/ADKAR (desirable)
• Melbourne-based with hybrid working (3:2)

This is an opportunity to lead meaningful change in a smaller, agile environment with direct access to senior leaders, fast decision-making and visible impact. You’ll play a key role in ensuring new systems, processes and ways of working are successfully adopted.

Apply through the link or send your CV to ronny@theonset.com.au

We’re looking for a Cloud Security Lead to join a Security Design team, working on a major 3-year ERP transformation project. Right now, they're in the discovery phase, moving toward design, and the focus is on migrating everything from Oracle on-premises systems to Oracle Cloud, including Oracle Fusion SaaS.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for assessing risks whenever we onboard new platforms, develop something in-house, or make major system changes. You’ll review architecture details and design patterns to make sure we’re applying the right controls for data protection and state protection. You’ll also identify security gaps, provide recommendations, and implement solutions like WAFs, API security, and other cloud controls.

You’ll work closely on the migration of systems and data to Oracle Cloud, manage integrations with other SaaS platforms, and ensure supply chain security considerations are addressed. Understanding cloud control requirements and regulatory obligations is key, and you’ll need to make sure compliance is built into every step of the project.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud and Oracle Fusion SaaS, but if you don’t, strong experience with large-scale cloud migrations will also be highly relevant. You should be confident reviewing architecture, implementing secure design patterns, and providing practical recommendations, all while working collaboratively across teams and vendors.

Russell@theonset.com.au / 0438984265

Could you be the next Engineering Manager to join a leading Global Healthcare Organisation powering millions of critical decisions across pathology, radiology, and clinical services every year?

After decades of growth, they’re now on a major digital transformation journey: modernising technology, elevating customer experiences, and building digital products that genuinely improve healthcare.

One of the most important and loved products in our ecosystem is a referring-doctor portal used daily to access patient pathology results across Australia.

We’re looking for a hands-on, people-first Engineering Manager to take this product into its next era.

Why this role matters

The portal is stable, highly valued by customers, and has huge opportunities ahead. We’re moving from “feature delivery” to true digital product thinking - focused on performance, customer insights, differentiation, and modern engineering practices.

This role exists to:

• Build and mentor a tight-knit team of capable engineers

• Bring clarity to an under-documented, complex tech ecosystem

• Shape the future technical direction of the portal

• Partner closely with a Product Manager to define strategy & roadmap

• Make high-impact decisions like whether to bring mobile development in-house or how to optimise performance for doctors in high-pressure workflows

This is a role with real autonomy, ownership, and purpose.

What you’ll be doing

Leadership & People

• Lead and grow a team of six engineers (web, integrations, full-stack)

• Provide technical coaching, guidance, and career development

• Create a culture of clarity, strong communication, and continuous improvement

Technical Direction & Delivery

• Set the technical strategy and architecture for the portal

• Be hands-on when needed - solution design, code reviews, technical problem-solving

• Identify performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency improvements

• Influence mobile development strategy

Product & Strategy

• Partner with Product and CX teams to deeply understand customer needs

• Help define the roadmap based on real insights

• Build a comprehensive picture of the current state (data, gaps, tech landscape)

• Drive a shift towards experience-led, customer-centric product thinking

Tech environment

Our stack includes:

• .NET (core), Angular, API integrations

• A long-standing custom Information Management System

• A native mobile app 

• Established DevOps, CI/CD, and internal architecture support

We don’t need a specialist in one area - we need a smart, pragmatic engineering generalist who knows enough across web, backend, integrations, and mobile to make great decisions.

Who you are

You’ll thrive here if you are:

• A hands-on Engineering Manager who still loves solving technical problems

• Strong in solution architecture and able to translate engineering into business outcomes

• Someone who enjoys untangling complex systems with little documentation

• Curious, collaborative, warm - communicates early, often, and clearly

• Motivated by purpose

• Comfortable in environments with legacy tech, complexity, and lots of opportunity

You’re probably not from a hyper-scaled enterprise or a move-fast-break-things startup. You’re likely from that sweet spot in the middle - where you’ve owned products end-to-end, paced delivery well, and rolled up your sleeves alongside the team.

Why join

• Purpose-led work in health-tech

• A genuinely collaborative, values-led team

• Leadership committed to modern engineering practices

• Opportunity to shape the future of digital in a global healthcare organisation

• Hybrid work, stability, and strong long-term career pathways

If you’re an Engineering Manager who enjoys leading with purpose, solving real problems, and guiding a product with massive impact across Australia’s healthcare system - I’d love to chat > Dani - Danielle@theonset.com.au

Join a Deep-Tech Adventure as a Tech Lead – Cloud, Kubernetes & High-Performance Systems
Hybrid: 3 Days in North Sydney | 2 Days WFH

Imagine joining a well-funded Australian deep-tech startup at the very moment it’s redefining how engineering teams build and scale cloud platforms. Backed by top-tier global VCs, and founded by leaders from Google, ROKT, and large-scale cloud systems, this is your chance to help shape a category-defining product from the ground up.

As a founding engineering hire, you won’t just write code- you’ll architect the platform, influence technical strategy, and work side by side with ex-FAANG engineers building distributed, high-performance systems. You’ll take ownership of large-scale backend systems, design the core distributed cloud platform, and tackle deep challenges in performance, scalability, resilience, and orchestration. You’ll mentor early engineers, set engineering standards, and collaborate closely with the founders on architecture and product direction.

What You Bring

• Extensive backend engineering experience with complex cloud or distributed systems

• Strong skills in Python, Go, or Java

• Deep cloud expertise (AWS ideal; Azure/GCP also valued)

• Experience with Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native architecture

• Proven ability building high-throughput, low-latency, or performance-critical systems

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a builder’s mindset

• Bonus: background in cloud infrastructure or cybersecurity

The culture here is low-ego, high-ownership, and built on trust-no bureaucracy, just engineers solving real problems at pace. If you want to tackle complex engineering challenges, shape a platform that could define its category, and make a massive impact, this is the place to do the best work of your career.

Reach out to reema@theonset.com.au to explore this opportunity.

Project Manager – Web & Mobile Delivery

Remote / Work From Home – PH-based | Full-time

Lead digital experiences. Drive high-impact web and mobile projects. Shape the future of delivery for top-tier clients.

Join a global digital consultancy that partners with some of Australia’s most recognised brands, delivering innovative web and mobile experiences that make a real impact.

As a Project Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our delivery teams—guiding projects from kickoff to completion, mentoring teams, and ensuring client outcomes are exceptional. You won’t just manage timelines—you’ll solve real-world delivery challenges, balance priorities, and influence project strategy across multiple international projects.

If you’re highly organised, proactive, and thrive in collaborative, growth-driven environments—this role is for you.

What you’ll do:

• Lead cross-functional Agile teams across multiple web and mobile projects

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to track progress, flag risks, and ensure timely delivery

• Take ownership of project setup, governance, and reporting using Jira, Confluence, Slack, and Miro

• Mentor and support delivery teams while managing scope, timelines, and client expectations

• Participate in Agile ceremonies—stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives

• Contribute to solution design, technical discussions, and process improvements

• Ensure high-quality delivery with a focus on efficiency, organisation, and client satisfaction

What we’re looking for:

• 2–4 years of project management experience in digital delivery, consultancy, or agency environments

• Proven success delivering web and mobile projects (SaaS, networking, or infrastructure experience is NOT suitable)

• Strong expertise in Agile, Scrum, and SDLC methodologies; Scrum Master facilitation is essential (certification a plus)

• Exceptional English communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

• Highly autonomous, confident, and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects while balancing priorities

• Critical thinker with strong organisational skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and collaboration tools (Miro/Slack)

• Tertiary qualification in IT, design, or related field desirable but not mandatory

• Experience with Australian or international clients is a must

Why join us?

• Work remotely, PH-based, with a flexible and supportive culture

• Lead projects that make a tangible impact for international clients

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams who value insight, creativity, and autonomy

• Gain exposure to Australian and international markets, expanding your skills and influence

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where your initiative and decisions are recognised

Be part of a team that thrives on delivery, collaboration, and innovation.

Ready to lead web and mobile projects that truly matter? Apply now!

• Specialist Helpdesk / technician role - Win 10/11
• 12 month contract
• Port Melbourne
• Potential opportunity for an extension 
• Requires NV1 clearance

You’ll be working at secret and later top-secret levels of security clearance in this Tech Support role, joining the Melbourne, VIC helpdesk of a globally renowned private business.


Please note

- This business is associated with the Australian Government, and as such this role is ONLY open to Australian Citizens with NV1 clearance.
- Car and valid drivers license required. Expenses reimbursed. 
- Role will require travel from site to site including: Port Melbourne, Tullamarine and the CBD.


Starting as a contract role, there is room for you to become a permanent member of the organisation down the line. Plus, having security clearance places you in the unique position of being able to access other similar roles in future.
 
The Role

In this position you will be troubleshooting moderately complex MS Windows desktop systems or network issues and escalate problem as appropriate and assist with basic computing delivery systems configuration management.

You will be responsible for applying compliance of IT operations against industry standards, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of IT operations, and escalating and coordinating the resolution of basic hardware or networking issues to vendors and suppliers.

You must also ensure that all documentation is current and aligns with Policies and Procedures, as well as participating in and responding to tasks as notified through the IT Service Desk.

About you 

• Experienced in the support of networked PCs running Windows-based software applications
• At least 2-3 years commercial experience in PC Support, with Windows 10 or 11
• Working knowledge and experience with PC hardware and peripheral equipment
• Excellent communication skills
• Has current NV1 Australian Government clearance
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Certificate Level qualifications in IT and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The ability to undertake ad-hoc tasks out of hours and available to be rostered for on-call duties if required
• Driver’s license and ability and willingness to travel to remote sites if required

 
If this sounds like you then please get in touch with Steven on email steven@theonset.com.au or apply online.

Senior Digital and Growth Marketing Manager

- High growth customer obsessed global business

- Generate high quality leads that convert

- Up to $180k plus super and bonus

This is an opportunity to join a high growth business operating across Australia and global markets that is known for building high-performing teams, scaling quickly and delivering meaningful customer impact. They value pace, commercial thinking and experimentation that drives better customer outcomes and experiences.

Picture yourself in a newly created leadership role.  One where, as a hands-on, outcomes-focused digital and growth marketer, you'll take ownership of a multi-region growth engine. If you thrive in an environment where you can build, optimise, test, and scale, this is your opportunity to drive measurable results and lead a team doing their best work.

The Role

Put simply, your focus is to generate high quality leads that convert.  You'll:

• Lead a multi-disciplinary marketing team across Australia and the UK.

• Own digital performance across paid media, SEO, CRO, content and website experience.

• Drive integrated, full-funnel marketing spanning brand, awareness, acquisition and early tenure.

• Manage media and performance agencies with strong commercial accountability.

• Turn insight and data into actions that reduce CPL and improve conversion velocity.

• Deliver highly segmented and localised marketing strategies across regions and states.

• Partner closely with sales, CX, operations and product.

• Lead integrated campaigns, activations, events and launches.

• Report on performance with speed, clarity and recommendations.

What You Bring

• Deep expertise in digital or growth roles with a strong lead-gen track record.

• Proven people leadership across multi-disciplinary teams.

• Deep hands-on experience in paid media, SEO, CRO, analytics and optimisation.

• Strong commercial mindset and ability to operate at pace.

• A track record of building and scaling digital performance engines.

• Strong analytical capability (GA4, GSC, GTM etc.).

• Experience managing agencies and driving accountability.

• Experience improving full-funnel efficiency.

• Familiarity with CRM, automation tools and AI-enhanced marketing.

• Experience designing events, activations or localised marketing.

• Comfort working with diverse audiences across regions.

Apply now to lead a high-performing team and make a measurable difference in a rapidly scaling business.  Alternatively, call Michelle Rubinstein at The Onset on 0413 463 043 for more information.