Category Technical Director

ABOUT SUPERCARS:

The Repco Supercars Championship is the premier motorsport category in Australasia and one of the most watched and attended sports in the country. The sport is evolving and is now globally recognised as the best touring car category in the world and a leader in motorsport entertainment.

Our ambition is to be a part of every Australian household. That is, we aim to grow value by increasing our reach and improving our market relevance, so it is an exciting time to be a member of the Supercars team, as we continue to grow as one of the leaders in Australian sport.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of this role is to manage the Technical Department of Supercars and be responsible for being the conduit between the Technical Department and the Supercars Teams and Commission, while managing the current technical regulations.

In conjunction with the General Manager Motorsport, develop an overall strategy for the future technical direction of the Supercars Championship and DS2/DS3.

ROLE LOCATION:

This role is based out of the Supercars office in the Gold Coast (Southport), Queensland.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • In conjunction with the Supercars Commission, develop an overall strategy for the future technical management and direction of the Supercars Championship and DS2/DS3

  • Manage the implementation of the strategy, keeping relevant executive team members and the Supercars Commission updated on a regular basis

  • Manage on a day to day basis Technical department staff

  • Manage the implementation of Supercars Commission changes to technical rules and specifications

  • Be the primary source of communication between the Technical department and the Teams

  • Review, develop and troubleshoot regulations and Rules and provide appropriately rescheduled proposals for further consideration

  • Have overall responsibility for ensuring technical parity, including overseeing any parity and performance testing as required

  • Manage the homologation process for new makes and models of vehicles that enter the Championship

  • Oversee the Technical staff, contractors and consultants as required

  • Manage and implement tender process as required

  • Provide necessary support for all Supercars Teams, manufacturers, suppliers and other interested parties to ensure compliance with regulations

  • In Conjunction with the General Manager Motorsport, coordinate and Chair the Technical Working Group meetings

  • When required, attend Commission meetings to provide information and updates as well as address any technical issues

  • Review, manage and maintain all technical relationships with its contractors, service providers and parts suppliers.

  • Develop post event technical reports and provide information to relevant parties

  • Develop and foster existing technical relationships with other high level racing series around the world like NASCAR, SRO and F1, for example

  • All other tasks and projects as required which contributed to the success of the company

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

  • Head of Motorsport

  • Motorsport Department

External:

  • Team Managers

  • Team Technical Managers

  • Supercars Commissioners

  • OEMs

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have in-depth knowledge of high-end engineering software and be able to develop API’s, simulation software, tools, etc

  • High level knowledge of Motec systems and software

  • High level experience of working with suspension kinematics software, CAD, ideally SolidWorks, Matlab

  • Strong knowledge of CFD, vehicle dynamics and tyre modelling

  • In depth technical knowledge of motor racing generally

  • Race engineering experience

  • Experience in managing a technical department

  • Previous involvement in high-level international motorsport

  • Design engineering experience

  • The candidate will have a Degree in Engineering and/or direct experience in a related role

  • A demonstrated ability to interpret rules and regulations will also be beneficial

  • Ability to write technical rules and regulations would be highly regarded

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to Lisa Gray at [email protected].

Only candidates selected for the short list will be contacted in relation to this role.

Supercars is committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and to equal opportunities for all. Supercars welcomes and strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds.