Principal Software Developer

Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service – Southport QLD

An opportunity has become available for a Principal Software Developer to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Analyse, identify and formulate product and service improvements
• Lead and provide software development and related technical specialist support services
• Be able to participate in a highly skilled technical team providing high-level technical direction
• Design and develop high quality enterprise software application products, components and services
• Manage and contribute to the development, publication, implementation and compliance to technical policies

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Participation in on-call arrangements will be a requirement for this position. Appropriate remuneration under the Award will apply
• Proven experience as a full stack developer, with demonstrable capabilities in both front-end and back-end development.
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Solid understanding of SDLC principles, with practical experience managing or delivering across the full lifecycle of software projects.
• Agile Tooling Strong experience using Jira to manage user stories, sprints, and software delivery workflows.
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
• Flexible work options
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• Temporary full time (12 months with possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $144,315 - $154,879 per annum

About Us

The Digital Health and Innovation division has been established to drive significant service improvements and digital transformation initiatives, aligned with the strategic objectives outlined in the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services (GCHHS) Strategic Plan 2028 (G28).

The Digital Health and Innovation portfolio consists of a range of interconnected business units and teams, including Research, Digital Experience, Digital Delivery, Technology Operations, Health Information, Information Security, and Cyber Readiness.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC693808

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