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Head of Building Technology & Automation

Vae Group

Engineers, constructs & manages smarter HVAC and building automation solutions for new and existing assets.

Lead smart building tech, sales, projects and service to drive growth.

15 days ago ago

Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)

Full Time

Darra, Queensland, Australia

Office Full-Time

Company Size

266 Employees

Service Specialisms

Engineering

Project Management

Consulting

Construction Services

Design

Technical Services

Turnkey

Sector Specialisms

HVAC

Energy Efficiency

Building Energy Efficiency

Sustainable HVAC Solutions

New Construction

Existing Upgrades

Technology Solutions

Maintenance

Role

Description

forecasting

resource planning

technology strategy

project delivery

client relationships

risk management

Lead forecasting, reporting, and resource planning to optimise performance
Collaborate with other business units to deliver seamless, integrated client solutions
Drive revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency across the division
Champion health, safety, quality, and risk management standards across all operations
Oversee project and service delivery to ensure outcomes meet quality, budget, and timeline targets
Set and execute the Technology Strategic Plan aligned with business objectives
Lead and mentor a high-performing team across sales, delivery, and service operations
Build strong client and partner relationships to expand market share across ANZ

Requirements

building automation

iot

energy optimisation

safety focus

10+ years

p&l ownership

Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen and people leadership skills
Deep technical understanding of building automation, IoT, and energy optimisation
Strong Safety Focus
10+ years’ senior leadership in technology, automation, or building services
Proven success in P&L ownership, sales growth, and operational leadership
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and change management capability

Benefits

Flexible & supportive working environment
Great team culture, supportive leadership
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – immediate family included
Free parking onsite
Generous employee offers and benefits via our benefit platform – the VAULT
Competitive salary and benefit package
Financial Wellness Programs
Personal and Professional Development

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

1997

Year Founded

Established in 1997, marking the company's origins as a niche HVAC engineering firm.

$126M

Annual Revenue

The company consistently generates around $126 million in annual revenue.

Specialising in end-to-end HVAC, BMS, mechanical and industrial engineering projects.
Delivers lifecycle solutions—from design through construction and ongoing asset management.
Typical projects include commercial building HVAC installations, complex automation upgrades and system retrofits.
Operates across Australia with expansion into New Zealand and Asia through multiple offices.
Leverages design tools like Revit and Navisworks for seamless coordination with architects and trades.
Partnered with JT Academy to train over 30 apprentices in trades like refrigeration and electrical.

Culture + Values

ENERGY – VAE employees are high energy, positive people.
SYNERGY – VAE has many teams of highly specialised employees who all work together to achieve a common solution for the customer.
SUCCESS – We only enter into win/win relationships, be it with our customers, subcontractors or suppliers. When we complete each solution, we celebrate our success.

Environment + Sustainability

Maintains Environmental Management System developed against ISO 14001 standards.
Member of Green Building Council of Australia supporting Green Star certification and reducing Australia’s carbon footprint.
Offers commissioning services and energy re-tuning to improve building NABERS ratings.
Adheres to Quality Management System ISO 9001 and integrates environmental compliance with operations.
Registered Queensland PQC Level 4 consultant/company demonstrating continuous improvement and governance in environmental risk management.

Inclusion & Diversity

No Data

Public DEI Strategy

No publicly stated diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy or gender-related statistics are available on the company’s website or LinkedIn.

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