• Full-Time and Fixed-Term Full-Time (4x positions) / 9-day fortnight/ 36.00 hours per week 
• $111,401 - $117,924 per annum
• Position Brief - Cloud Engineer

  About the team

We're entering a new chapter for the Chief Technology Office at the City of Gold Coast as we deliver bold, future-focused solutions. With the launch of our IT Operating Model and the transition of critical IT services in-house, we are transforming the way we deliver technology—making it faster, more responsive, and more aligned with the needs of our organisation and customers.

As part of this transformation, we're hiring multiple new positions. These roles are key to shaping a vibrant and forward-thinking Chief Technology Office—one that adds real value, delivers better outcomes, and works in smarter, more agile ways.

If you’re equally excited about innovation, transformation, and making a meaningful impact, now is the perfect time to join us.

About the role 

As a Cloud Engineer, you’ll play an important role in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and highly available cloud and on-premises infrastructure. You’ll support patching, lifecycle management, and disaster recovery (DR), while enabling automation, integration, and performance optimisation across hybrid environments.

Working under limited supervision from the Coordinator Cloud Platforms and Development, you’ll collaborate closely with developers, architects, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth cloud adoption and operation.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and build cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions tailored to business needs, emphasising scalability, availability, and security.
• Automate provisioning and deployment using tools such as BICEP, Terraform, or Ansible.
• Configure and optimise Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Cost Management tools.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
• Perform regular patching and updates for Azure VMs, VMware-based on-prem servers, and associated infrastructure.
• Review and test DR plans for Azure and on-prem workloads to meet organisational continuity standards.
• Implement and maintain cloud security best practices, including IAM, encryption, and backups.
• Optimise cloud spend using native or third-party tools and Azure Advisor recommendations.
• Produce clear and up-to-date documentation of configurations, policies, and procedures.

We’re looking for people who have: 

You’re a collaborative and proactive IT professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and driving cloud excellence across hybrid environments. You’ll bring a mix of technical expertise, analytical thinking, and a customer-focused mindset.
Ideally, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent and relevant experience.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (or similar Azure certification) would be considered highly desirable
• Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer (or equivalent certification) would be considered highly desirable
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) would be considered highly desirable
• Proven experience in designing and supporting Azure and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of automation, scripting, and infrastructure-as-code (BICEP, Terraform, Ansible).
• Solid grasp of cloud monitoring, cost optimisation, and performance management tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a focus on service delivery and continuous improvement.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future 

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.  

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:   

• 9-day fortnight  

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations  

• Personal and professional development courses 

• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport  

• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member 

• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year 

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.  

How to apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person: Ashley Shannon 

Contact Email: ashannon@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date Tuesday 20th January 2026, 11:59pm   

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.  

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.