14th August, 2025
About Us: Aviary Corp Pty. Ltd. is fast-growing software company with its primary product being 'Nightingale' - an in-house developed cloud-based Customer and Resource Management platform for the community sector, with particular focus on client-directed care by disability, community aged care and mental health service providers. Nightingale makes a positive difference in the world by helping our Customers help those in need. Our key values and business drivers are:
- Care for our People - and making a positive difference in the community.
- Profitable Growth - through supporting the efficient operation of our Enterprise Customer's organisations.
- Lean and Efficient.
- Top Reputation with our Enterprise Customers - by consistently delighting them.
About the role:
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a hands-on, leadership role responsible for driving the technical vision, architecture, and delivery of our Azure-based SaaS platform. Leading a team of 15+ Technical Leads/Architects, SDM, QA and Developers, the CTO will ensure robust governance, development, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and data privacy controls to support our fast-paced growth. This role requires a blend of previous leadership experience, technical expertise, team mentorship, and strategic oversight to deliver scalable, secure solutions while maintaining operational agility.
About you/Job Requirements: In th SME SaaS environment, leadership of the technology team is critical. Our expectations of the right candidate for Nightingale could be summarised as:
- Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Azure cloud architecture, with specific expertise in Azure App Services for deploying and managing scalable web applications and Virtual Machine (VM) architecture for customised, high-performance workloads. Proficiency in related technologies (e.g., .NET, Python, REACT, Node.js) is essential.
- Cybersecurity and Governance: Proven ability to implement security frameworks, data privacy controls, and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR) in a cloud environment, leveraging Azure-specific and non-specific tools - including the governance, scope and delivery of 3rd party suppliers.
- Hands-On Leadership: Strong coding and problem-solving skills, with hands-on experience in Web Development, Mobile Development, Azure App Services configuration (e.g., auto-scaling, deployment slots) and VM management (e.g., VM sizing, hybrid connectivity), while mentoring a small team. To be clear, we expect demonstrable experience as a Developer.
- Strategic Vision: Ability to translate business goals into technical strategies, optimising our Product, Azure App Services and VM-based solutions for scalability and cost-efficiency to support rapid growth.
- Communication and Influence: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex Azure architectures to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including clients and board members.
- Cultural Fit: Commitment to ownership, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and sustainability, aligning with Nightingale's Western Australian roots and client-focused ethos including the experience of growing a business with remote teams.
Applications and Enquiries: To apply for this opportunity, please submit a covering letter and current Resume that demonstrates you have the qualities required for this role via the 'Apply' link on this page. To make an initial confidential enquiry, please contact Sandy Forrest via email: admin@nightingalesoftware.com.au
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