Development Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Development Manager to join our Technology team in Toowong. This leadership role reports directly to the Head of Development and is pivotal in driving technology excellence, people development, and delivery outcomes across our Growth Ops team. You will provide strategic leadership across technology, people, and resource allocation, managing a team of 10–12 software developers whilst ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable solutions that meet business needs. You'll be a natural mentor with a passion for nurturing high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative environment, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

About Us

Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community. Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents, Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands—ING, Qantas and Coles Insurance.

We work together as a team to 'safeguard a brighter future' for our customers, our people and the broader community. We foster a culture of high performance with high integrity (we call it the A&G Way) and expect every team member to bring 100% effort, energy and dedication to delivering our goals. In return, we invest in our team members with generous rewards, benefits, development opportunities and job security.

What you'll be doing

As our Development Manager, you'll lead and inspire a high-performing development team whilst driving technical excellence and operational efficiency. Your key accountabilities will include:

·         People Leadership: Provide direction, support, and mentorship to a team of 10–12 software developers. Develop individual performance plans, career pathways, and facilitate professional development opportunities aligned to team and business objectives.

·         Technology Leadership: Own system architecture alongside the Head of Development and Architecture Group. Champion continuous improvement in development processes, streamline delivery throughput, and ensure all development work meets security standards, legislative requirements, and agreed technical architecture.

·         Resource Coordination: Allocate personnel strategically based on business priorities, manage planned and contingency leave, develop succession plans for key skills, and identify and escalate resource constraints in a timely manner.

·         Stakeholder Management: Build strong, trusted relationships with business and customer groups. Provide clear communication and reporting on all development work within your remit, acting as a bridge between technical teams and broader business objectives.

·         Technical Impediment Resolution: Assist the team in finding solutions for technical and non-technical impediments whilst driving SDLC and efficiency improvements.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum 5 years' management experience in software development
• Proven people leadership managing teams of up to 15 developers
• Strong technical knowledge (relational databases, MySQL, Confluence, JIRA)
• Experience with SDLC, agile delivery, and project estimation
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence
• Coaching experience and commitment to developing others
• Alignment with A&G's values of high performance with high integrity
• Self-motivated, organised, and effective under pressure
• Proactive approach to risk and compliance

Highly desirable:

• 2+ years managing development teams
• Tertiary qualification in technology (BSc or Development focus)
• Experience with monitoring tools (Splunk, New Relic, or similar)

Our Perks

At Auto & General, we believe in supporting our people to thrive both professionally and personally. Here are some of the benefits you can expect:

• Be Rewarded: We recognise high performance and reward our people through bonuses and our employee recognition platform, Rewards Gateway, offering exclusive discounts across 600+ top retailers.
• Work Flexibility: Enjoy options for hybrid work, allowing you to balance work and life effectively.
• Options for Leave: Life happens, so we offer volunteer days, an additional paid 'ME' day, paid parental leave, and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of life's big moments.
• Grow With Us: Access a wide range of learning and professional development opportunities to suit your career aspirations.
• Give Back: Our A&G Difference program empowers you to contribute to causes you're passionate about through volunteering, fundraising, and donations.
• Take Care of Yourself: Your wellbeing is important to us. Benefit from our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support, and fitness discounts to help you be your best self.
• Celebrate The Wins: Join our vibrant culture with many on-site events, family fun days, and annual celebrations.
• Save Money: Enjoy discounts on our insurance products, plus exclusive deals with various retailers and hospitality providers across Australia.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced development leader looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a growing Australian company, we encourage you to apply. Join us and help 'safeguard a brighter future'!

A note from Auto & General to recruitment agencies: We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Leaders across our business. Auto & General is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.