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Senior Cloud Engineer
Brisbane
QRIDA is seeking an experienced and proven performer for the delivery of QRIDA's cloud-based infrastructure and services ensuring they are secure, scalable, and reliable to support the organisation's strategic objectives. The role plays a critical part in delivering robust cloud solutions that underpin QRIDA's digital operations, which supports financial assistance to Queensland's rural and regional communities. Some of your key accountabilities will include Strategic Alignment by contributing to the modernisation of QRIDA's Digital systems by leveraging emerging cloud technologies. Service Delivery to ensure cloud services are delivered efficiently and effectively, meeting defined SLAs and Stakeholder Engagement to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support cloud operations and projects. Please refer to the role description attached.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | IT & Telecommunications |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/696626 |
| Closing date | 12-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Paul Boyd |
| Contact details | 07 3032 0488 Access the National Relay Service |
The Senior Cloud Engineer will work closely with the Manager, Digital Operations, and other stakeholders to optimise cloud operations, align with QRIDA's Digital strategy, and deliver on the organisation's Strategic Plan.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Cloud Infrastructure Management
- Design, implement, and manage QRIDA's cloud-first infrastructure solutions to meet organisational and operational needs.
- Oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of cloud environments, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
Cloud Strategy and Governance
- Contribute to the development and implementation of QRIDA's Digital strategy in alignment with the organisation's Strategic Plan.
- Monitor emerging cloud technologies and trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Service Management and Support
- Oversee the lifecycle of cloud services, ensuring they meet or exceed defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Collaborate with the Service Desk Lead to ensure seamless integration of cloud services with other ICT systems.
Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Delegate tasks effectively and provide guidance to team members to achieve operational objectives.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including technology partners, software vendors, and Queensland Government agency stakeholders, to deliver cloud solutions.
Risk and Security Management
- Lead the implementation of cloud security measures, including identity management, threat intelligence, and vulnerability assessments.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with cloud operations and ensure compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements.
For a full description of the key responsibilities, please refer to the role description attached.
Working at QRIDA
Joining our passionate team means an opportunity to learn, further your career, have your ideas heard and make a difference for rural and regional Queenslanders every day.
Staff have access to:
- Salary Packaging, 12.75% super and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements including balancing of in office/working from home arrangements
- Career Performance and Development
- Learning & Development including access to the QRIDA Aspire Scheme
- Employee assistance and benefits programs including access to Rewards Gateway (after meeting eligibility requirements)
QRIDA is a small organisation of just over two hundred employees. We value diversity in our community and work hard to foster an environment of inclusivity and trust.
Our Role and Purpose
The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) is a specialist provider of government financial and advisory support to rural and regional Queensland.
As a statutory body of the Queensland Government we have been helping primary producers and industry recover from natural disaster, improve sustainability and profitability, make a start in business, and overcome difficult conditions, for over 30 years.
As the Queensland Government's experts in rural finance, we also administer the State Government's Farm Business Debt Mediation program, the Farm Debt Reconstruction Office, conduct a biennial Rural Debt Survey, undertake research and provide advice to the Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities.
QRIDA is empowered under the Rural and Regional Adjustment Act 1994 to deliver additional programs and services across a range of industry sectors and to local, state and territory governments throughout Australia and for the Australian Government.
We're committed to do more to be a proactive, responsible and reliable provider of financial management services and assistance to create sustainable rural communities.
To see what we are working on now visit our website at www.qrida.qld.gov.au
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
To apply for this position please download a copy of the 'Applying for a Job at QRIDA' guide and follow the instructions, particularly, with regards to providing a statement addressing each selection criteria separately as part of your application.
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