Lead full-stack development at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. Build scalable web applications using React, Next.js & TypeScript in healthcare

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for two Principal Software Developers to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-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

• Lead enterprise software development with React, Next.js and TypeScript expertise
• Drive full software development lifecycle from conception to deployment
• Shape healthcare technology solutions in collaborative cross-functional environment

 About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent
• Strong development expertise in; HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, react, Next.js
• Solid understanding and experience with Software Development Lifecycle and Agile Tooling
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

 Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

 Salary

• Permanent full time (two positions)
• Base salary ranging from $136 035 - $145 990 per annum

 About Us

The Digital Transformation and Research (DT&R) 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.

DT&R is responsible for enhancing efficiency and service delivery optimising Health Service performance. Additionally, it oversees strategic partnerships that support the implementation of alternative models of service delivery, ensuring value for money, while driving improvements in performance and innovation across the organisation.

 About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• 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

 How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 11 July 2025

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: GC644657

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GC644657 - RD (PDF, 330KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants