Why work with us?
At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team !
With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving , our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to build more than internal systems and work through support tickets.
As an Analyst / Developer, you will help design and deliver digital products used by residents, businesses and Council employees across the Sunshine Coast.
You could work across customer-facing websites and mobile applications, online services, payments, business platforms, automation, AI-enabled solutions and integrations connecting critical Council systems.
Our Development and Integration team has delivered products including the Sunshine Coast Council app, MyCouncil, Tibro, customer service platforms, public websites and major system integrations.
You will work directly with stakeholders to understand complex problems, shape practical solutions and take them from initial design through to production.
Depending on the project, you may work with:
- C# and modern .NET
- Microsoft Azure
- REST APIs and system integrations
- React and TypeScript
- Mobile and web applications
- CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
- SQL and data integration
- Message-based and event-driven architecture
- AI-assisted development and automation
At Level 6, you will also provide technical leadership, contribute to solution design, mentor developers and help strengthen engineering practices across the team.
Key responsibilities
- Design, develop, test and maintain secure applications and system integrations
- Translate business problems into scalable and maintainable technical solutions
- Develop APIs connecting cloud, on-premises and third-party platforms
- Work directly with stakeholders, developers and technology specialists
- Contribute to architecture, technical evaluations and technology decisions
- Participate in code reviews and improve development standards
- Diagnose complex technical issues and improve application reliability
- Mentor team members and share knowledge across the development team
- Explore emerging technologies where they can deliver meaningful value
This position is based at Sunshine Coast City Hall , in the heart of Maroochydore CBD. This state of the art and sustainable building is designed to achieve an innovative and collaborative workspace.
About you
You are a capable software professional who enjoys solving difficult problems and building useful products.
You have strong experience in C#, .NET and API development, with a focus on secure, maintainable and high-quality software.
Experience in several of the following areas will be highly regarded:
- Microsoft Azure
- React or TypeScript
- Azure DevOps and CI/CD
- Automated testing
- Message brokers or event-driven systems
- Entity Framework or other ORM technologies
- SQL Server and data integration
- Mobile application development
- Cloud security and identity
- AI-enabled applications or development tools
You communicate well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, contribute ideas and enjoy working in a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
You do not need to know every technology we use. Strong fundamentals, curiosity, sound judgement and a willingness to learn are just as important.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse , healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
- Wellbeing : Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
- Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
- Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.
How to apply
Your written application should include:
- A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile . Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030 .
For specific enquiries contact Brent England during business hours on 07 5441 8620.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
