Director of Engineering
Lineage
Laverton North, Melbourne
Contract
Competitive
OfficeDirector
Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.
The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 3000 team members.
Position DetailsWe are now seeking an exceptional Director of Engineering, Asia Pacific to join our leadership team, based in Melbourne.
This is a critical regional leadership role responsible for shaping and executing engineering, property and capital strategy across Lineage’s Asia-Pacific network.
Leading a geographically dispersed team, you will drive infrastructure performance, capital investment, asset optimisation and network growth, ensuring our facilities are efficient, scalable and future-ready.
You’ll operate at both a strategic and hands-on level, partnering with senior leaders across operations, finance and development to deliver long-term value and operational excellence.
Develop and execute regionalengineering, property and construction strategies aligned to growth objectives
Lead capital planning and investment, ensuring strong ROI and portfolio optimisation
Oversee a multi-country network of facilities, ensuring performance, compliance and asset integrity
Drive infrastructure reliability, energy efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead major capital works, expansions, acquisitions and development projects
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance and Leadership teams to deliver business outcomes
Build, lead and develop a high-performing regional engineering and facilities team
Strengthen relationships with vendors, developers, regulators and key stakeholders
Champion safety, innovation and operational excellence across all sites
You are a strategic, commercially astute engineering leader with experience operating across complex, multi-site environments.
You will bring:
Extensive senior leadership experience in engineering, facilities or capital projects within logistics, supply chain or industrial environments
Proven success managinglarge-scale capital programs and asset portfolios
Strong understanding of property, infrastructure and construction strategy
Experience leading teams across multiple geographies
A track record of delivering operational efficiency, cost optimisation and growth outcomes
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar (MBA advantageous)
Exceptional stakeholder engagement, influencing and leadership capability
At Lineage, how we work matters. Our values underpin everything we do:
Safety. Trust. Respect. Innovation. Bold Thinking. Servant Leadership.
We are committed to building an engaged, inclusive and high-performing workforce, where leaders empower teams, foster innovation, and deliver results that matter.
A high-impact regional leadership role with real influence
Opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing APAC network
Work with a global leader in an essential industry
Be part of a values-driven organisation focused on innovation and growth
Lead and develop a diverse, high-performing team at scale
Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Why Lineage?
Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We’re focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.
Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.