Senior Systems Developer

Council Jobs; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 113,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18% superannuation

4–5 weeks annual leave with loading

Flexible work arrangements

Salary sacrificing options

Study assistance

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Social clubs

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst to advance full stack development, cloud services and SQL Server environments across custom applications. You will own development, testing, deployment and ongoing support, while expanding your technical expertise and exploring AI-enabled solutions.

The role sits within the Information Services team and reports to the Team Leader Digital Solutions Architecture, offering hands‑on work, ongoing learning and opportunities to influence core

Qualifications

• Hands‑on full stack developer with Azure and SQL Server experience.
• Degree or diploma in ICT/IS or equivalent with substantial relevant experience.
• Knowledge of SDLC and process mapping; understand impact of changes on users.
• Ability to document complex applications and coach/mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and support complex custom applications.
• Design, test and implement corporate app improvements.
• Manage code deployments and source control processes.
• Create technical documentation, specs, testing plans and user guides.
• Test changes, support UAT, and share knowledge with colleagues.

Skills

Cloud architecture

SQL proficiency

Documentation & coaching

Communication

Education

ICT/Information Systems degree preferred

Tools

Azure Cosmos DB

Azure SQL Managed Instance

Kubernetes

Containers

SSIS

Copilot Studio

Power Platform

SharePoint Online

CI/CD

Job description

Build software that keeps Mackay Regional Council working. Join our Information Services team as a Senior Systems Analyst and put your full stack development, cloud and database skills to work on custom applications-with opportunities to deepen your technical expertise and explore AI-enabled solutions.

About this opportunity:

Reporting to the Team Leader Digital Solutions Architecture, this Level 6 (Stream A) role puts hands-on development at the centre of your work. Working under limited direction, you will build and improve custom applications, support cloud services and SQL Server environments, and deliver secure, reliable software. Take technical ownership across development, testing, deployment and ongoing support while continuing to grow your skills.

• Develop, maintain and support complex custom applications, keeping solutions available, secure and reliable.
• Design, develop, test and implement corporate application improvements, turning requirements into practical, working software.
• Design, implement and support SQL Server environments across development, quality assurance and production.
• Manage code deployments and changes using documented processes and source control.
• Create clear technical documentation, functional specifications, testing plans and user guides that support development, deployment and ongoing maintenance.
• Test and troubleshoot application changes, support acceptance testing, and share technical knowledge with colleagues.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

Bring your curiosity, coding skills and appetite for solving technical problems. We are looking for a hands‑on full stack developer who enjoys building and improving complex applications, learning new technologies and taking technical ownership. You will bring:

• Substantial experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud Services or similar cloud hosting services, and strong knowledge of Azure services including Cosmos DB, SQL managed instance, Kubernetes and containers.
• Strong Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL knowledge, including database maintenance, backups and restores, SSIS packages and automated SQL jobs.
• Qualifications in ICT, Information Systems, Business or an equivalent industry discipline—a degree is preferred, with a diploma or lesser formal qualifications combined with significant relevant experience also accepted.
• Significant experience developing ICT solutions, translating requirements and functional specifications into tested, working applications.
• Knowledge of the systems development life cycle and business process mapping and redesign, with an understanding of how application changes affect users.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions and share complex information with technical and non-technical audiences.
• The ability to document complex applications, prioritise development and support work under limited direction, and share knowledge through technical coaching and mentoring.
• A Queensland C class driver’s licence or interstate equivalent. Interstate licences must be transferred to Queensland within three months of commencement.

Interested in AI and automation? Experience developing agentic solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio would be advantageous, alongside familiarity with Power Platform, SharePoint Online and continuous integration and delivery. Azure certifications or equivalent experience are also valued. Experience with Infor Pathway, TechnologyOne Finance One and ECM, or Frontier CHRIS21 is desirable. Please refer to the position description for the full capabilities and selection criteria.

Keep growing your technical skills

Build on your full stack, Azure and SQL Server expertise in a hands‑on technical role. Council offers learning and career development opportunities and study assistance programs. Bring your interest in AI, agentic solutions and automation, with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform and SharePoint Online among the desirable skills for this role.

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government. We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with high quality education and health facilities.

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• Base annual salary $113,123 - $120,674.
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements: 9-day roster, work-from-home availability.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments or, for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing) as well as a Criminal History Check.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.