WorkCover Queensland is entering an exciting new chapter, guided by a renewed strategic focus and strong executive leadership shaping our 2030 Strategy. We’re embarking on an enterprise-wide transformation to strengthen our impact and continue making a positive difference in people’s lives.
About the Role
WorkCover Queensland is continuing to strengthen its digital capability, with a clear focus on delivering trusted, accessible and high‑quality digital experiences for Queensland workers and employers. Reporting to the Technical Delivery Lead, the Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack plays a critical role in the ongoing enhancement, optimisation and operation of WorkCover’s headless Digital Experience Platform. This role exists to strengthen in‑house technical capability, ensure platform stability and compliance, and deliver user‑centred digital solutions that directly support WorkCover’s strategy, customers and communities.
What You’ll Do
- Take technical ownership of WorkCover’s content‑led digital platforms, shaping scalable, secure and high‑performing solutions that deliver measurable business and customer outcomes.
- Provide senior technical leadership across full‑stack development, balancing frontend experience, backend integration, accessibility and operational resilience.
- Lead solution design and delivery in a multidisciplinary team, guiding technical decisions, managing complex dependencies and resolving high‑impact issues.
- Collaborate closely with UX, content, product and business stakeholders to translate needs into accessible, compliant and user‑centred digital experiences.
- Champion modern engineering practices, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing to uplift capability, quality and delivery maturity across the team.
- Ensure digital solutions meet legislative, accessibility, privacy and security requirements within a highly regulated public‑sector environment.
What We’re Looking For
- At least 5+ years’ experience in backend development using .NET and C#, including designing and integrating RESTful APIs.
- At least 5+ years’ experience in frontend development using React and Next.js, with modern modular CSS frameworks and component‑based approaches.
- Strong experience working with headless CMS platforms, with Sitecore Headless / XM Cloud experience highly desirable.
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, including automated build, test and deployment processes.
- Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AA accessibility standards and their application in production websites.
- Experience working in digital experience teams, including collaboration with UX designers and product owners.
- Working knowledge of TypeScript (nice to have).
- Familiarity with atomic design principles and design systems (preferred).
A Bit About Us
Our vision is to be the best workers’ compensation insurer, making a positive difference to people’s lives and keeping 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?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Applications close 7th May, at 5 pm.
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 ensure you have the best and most inclusive experience, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you confidently showcase your skills and potential. You can contact us at recruitment@workcoverqld.com.au or let our recruitment team know during your conversation with them.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted on all prospective employees. This includes 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).
