WorkCover Queensland is entering an exciting new chapter, with a renewed strategic focus and strong executive leadership guiding our organisation's 2030 Strategy. We're embarking on an enterprise-wide transformation that will enable us to continue making a positive difference to people's lives and keep Queenslanders working. 

Join our dynamic Digital Engineering team as a Principal Software Engineer on a 12-month maximum term contract and play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that directly impact the lives of Queensland workers. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead technical innovation while contributing to meaningful outcomes for our community. 

What you’ll do: 

• Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance software solutions across our digital transformation initiatives. 

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, fostering best practices in software engineering and architecture. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions aligned with our strategic objectives. 

• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, code quality, and system performance through modern engineering practices. 

• Champion innovation by evaluating and implementing emerging technologies to enhance our service delivery capabilities. 

A bit about you: 

You’re an experienced technology leader with a passion for building secure, scalable, and innovative solutions. You combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills, enabling you to guide teams and deliver complex enterprise projects that make a real impact.  

You’ll bring: 

• Tertiary qualifications in IT/ICT (desirable).  

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering delivering solutions across mobile and cloud platforms.  

• At least 6 years designing and implementing software solutions in large organisations.  

• Proven experience leading project teams through development, testing, and delivery of enterprise-scale solutions.  

• Advanced knowledge of software engineering practices, including microservices and API architecture.  

• Strong understanding of cloud services (AWS/Azure) and experience transitioning applications to cloud environments.  

• Expertise in agile delivery methodologies and modern SDLC practices, with a focus on automation and CI/CD.  

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.  

• A proactive approach to reducing technical debt, ensuring security by design, and driving innovation through proof-of-concepts.  

• Strong coaching and mentoring skills, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.  

• A growth mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies that enhance delivery capability.

A bit about us : 

Our vision is to be the best worker’s compensation insurer, to make a positive difference to people’s lives and to keep Queenslanders working. We turn care into action, act with integrity, and work together to unlock what’s possible. If you value empathy, collaboration, and continuous improvement, you’ll find a great community at WorkCover. 

Working in a collaborative team environment within a supportive and engaged organisation, you’ll enjoy a hybrid work model, access to personalised learning and development opportunities and the holistic support of our health and wellbeing program. We offer industry competitive salaries, a generous superannuation scheme (including co-contribution) and study assistance. You can find out more about our Employee Benefits by visiting Working at WorkCover Qld.   

How do I apply?  

Ready to take the next step? We’d love to hear from you—submit your application today!  Please note this is a 12 month maximum term contract opportunity. Applications close 5pm Friday 23rd January.    

We are committed to ensuring WorkCover reflects the diversity of the Queensland community. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+SB community, people of all ages, people who are neurodivergent, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our recruitment team during your conversation with them.  
  
Pre-employment checks will be conducted on all prospective employees. This will include a Right to Work in Australia Check, Police Check, Education Check, Reference Check and where appropriate a Visa Check. The information provided will be treated as confidential in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld).