Principal Cloud Specialist

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Information Services

Salary Range: Band 7 $132,572 + $144,942 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: 2 years (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed)

Location: Brisbane Square

We are looking for a specialist who can deliver outcomes in cloud platforms, infrastructure technologies, and technical architecture to design, operate, and optimise enterprise services.

Working closely with the Service Manager - Automation, you will maintain change and configuration management items, ensure platform stability, and deliver required infrastructure to stakeholders on time to meet business needs.

This is a senior technical role which will drive automation, cost efficiency and consistency across ICT allowing Council to deliver essential services to the residents of Brisbane.

This role does require participation in a 24 7 support roster to provide coverage after-hours, weekends, and public holidays when needed to ensure service availability is maintained.

To be successful you will have:

• expertise in cloud platforms and automation technologies
• proven DevOps engineering capability
• extensive experience supporting and managing environments such as Kubernetes, VMware, Linux and Windows Server
• highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, perform effectively under pressure, and drive continuous process improvement.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

Context

Information Services branch (ISB) deliver digital and information strategies to maintain and enhance Council's information, processes, and systems. ISB is the driving force behind Council's digital evolution, setting the direction for how digital technologies connect and extend services while optimising Council operations.

ISB operates within Corporate Services group which supports, equips and helps guide Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information:

Please call John on or email

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date:

18th October 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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