The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure, while ensuring seamless integration with on-premises systems.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Cloud Engineer to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-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

• Design, implement, and maintain reliable cloud infrastructure solutions
• Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning by designing and testing resilient cloud architectures
• Mentor team members by sharing expertise, encouraging use of automation and standardised practices 
• Produce architecture diagrams, deployment runbooks, knowledge base articles, and compliance reports 

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• While not mandatory, a relevant qualification in cloud computing (such as AWS, Azure), or a related field is highly desirable.
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• 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
• Base salary ranging from $140 115 - $150 371 per annum 

About Us

The Digital Transformation and Research (DTR) division has been established to drive significant service improvements and digital transformation opportunities, in alignment with the strategic objectives outlined in the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services Strategic Plan 2028 (G28).

The DTR portfolio consists of interconnected functional 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
• 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 Tuesday, 3 March 2026. 

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: GC676399 

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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC676399 - RD (PDF)