The Company is a pioneering Australian climate technology startup, seeking a CTO to lead the development and commercialisation of the world's first modular, solar powered Direct Air Capture system to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere. Backed by an Australian group holding company who is well established over the past 15 years the business has grown with over 180 projects initiated or supported under the Australian Carbon Credit unit scheme. ...
chief technology officer.
- adelaide, south australia
- posted today
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This is a rare opportunity to shape breakthrough climate technology at the most critical time for our planet and at the most transformative stage of the company.
The Role
Lead engineering strategy and technology development. Demonstrate an innovative and creative mindset to bring new technology to market. This technical lead role is to develop and deploy the innovative new technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere. Lead and oversee the technical aspects of the business and best practice delivery of Direct Air Capture technologies. The CTO will be involved in stakeholder engagement engineering oversight advancing technical design product development and reporting to achieve significant environmental, social and financial impacts. As a key member of the leadership team the CTO will contribute to the overall direction and leadership of the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and integration of the DAC system components from R&D through integration, testing, and manufacturing scale-up.
- Overseeing product development, engineering optimisation, and technology integration to TRL6+.
- Drive towards large-scale manufacturing of DAC systems
- Guide the build out of capital raise-ready technical data room and supporting investor due diligence.
- Recruiting and leading a small, high-impact technical team.
- Managing IP strategy and regulatory compliance.
We're Looking For:
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering programs
- Background in hardware development, clean technology, or process engineering
- Familiarity with TRL6+ development and technology commercialisation
- A hands-on, systems thinking leader, thrives in fast moving environments
- Passion for climate action and deep tech innovation
You’ll be at the forefront of climate technology building a first of its kind system to remove CO₂ directly from the air, powered by solar.
If you are a visionary technology leader with a passion for climate action and a track record of scaling innovative engineering solutions, we want to hear from you.
Amanda.lerena@randstad.com.au or 08 81507002
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
The Company is a pioneering Australian climate technology startup, seeking a CTO to lead the development and commercialisation of the world's first modular, solar powered Direct Air Capture system to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere. Backed by an Australian group holding company who is well established over the past 15 years the business has grown with over 180 projects initiated or supported under the Australian Carbon Credit unit scheme.
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This is a rare opportunity to shape breakthrough climate technology at the most critical time for our planet and at the most transformative stage of the company.
show moreThe Role
Lead engineering strategy and technology development. Demonstrate an innovative and creative mindset to bring new technology to market. This technical lead role is to develop and deploy the innovative new technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere. Lead and oversee the technical aspects of the business and best practice delivery of Direct Air Capture technologies. The CTO will be involved in stakeholder engagement engineering oversight advancing technical design product development and reporting to achieve significant environmental, social and financial impacts. As a key member of the leadership team the CTO will contribute to the overall direction and leadership of the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and integration of the DAC system components from R&D through integration, testing, and manufacturing scale-up.
- Overseeing product development, engineering optimisation, and technology integration to TRL6+.
- Drive towards large-scale manufacturing of DAC systems
- Guide the build out of capital raise-ready technical data room and supporting investor due diligence.
- Recruiting and leading a small, high-impact technical team.
- Managing IP strategy and regulatory compliance.
We're Looking For:
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering programs
- Background in hardware development, clean technology, or process engineering
- Familiarity with TRL6+ development and technology commercialisation
- A hands-on, systems thinking leader, thrives in fast moving environments
- Passion for climate action and deep tech innovation
You’ll be at the forefront of climate technology building a first of its kind system to remove CO₂ directly from the air, powered by solar.
If you are a visionary technology leader with a passion for climate action and a track record of scaling innovative engineering solutions, we want to hear from you.
Amanda.lerena@randstad.com.au or 08 81507002
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
experience
8 yearsskills
Engineering leadership, Mechanical Engineer, biomechanical Engineer, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, automotive engineer, Energy systems, climate technology, Hardware technologiesqualifications
- Engineering Degree
education
Bachelor Degree
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- adelaide, south australia
- permanent
- full-time
- specialismindustrial & manufacturing
- sub specialismmanagement
- reference number90M0677584_2057647134100018417
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