Software Engineering Manager

Queensland Government; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career Development

Salary Packaging

Modern Facilities

Diverse Work Culture

Research Opportunities

Job summary

Gold Coast Health is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead development teams across multiple streams on digital health initiatives. You will set engineering standards, govern code quality, and steer agile delivery while partnering with product management to shape roadmap priorities.

The role requires a tertiary IT/CS/SE degree and proven leadership across diverse technical disciplines. The Digital Health and Innovation division drives transformation across hospitals and services on the

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in IT, CS, Software Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading and managing software development teams across multiple technical disciplines.
• Strong understanding of modern software development lifecycle practices, agile methodologies and engineering management principles.
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage development teams across multiple streams, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management and day-to-day operations.
• Set and maintain engineering standards, code quality frameworks and technical governance across the development portfolio.
• Oversee agile delivery practices across development teams, including scoping, technical direction and complex decisions.
• Partner with product management to shape product-engineering decisions, informing technical feasibility and influencing roadmap priorities.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Agile methodologies

SDLC

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/SE

Job description

The RoleAn opportunity has become available for a Software Engineering Manager to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-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 willLead and manage development teams across multiple streams including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, professional development and day-to-day operationsSet and maintain engineering standards, code quality frameworks and technical governance across the development portfolioOversee agile delivery practices across development teams, including scoping, technical direction, engineering-driven work items and supporting on complex decisionsPartner with product management to shape product-engineering decisions, informing technical feasibility and influencing roadmap prioritiesAbout youTo be successful in this position you will require:Tertiary degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.Proven experience leading and managing software development teams across multiple technical disciplinesStrong understanding of modern software development lifecycle practices, agile methodologies and engineering management principlesDeclaration of serious discipline history must be disclosedCriminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)BenefitsFlexible work optionsCareer DevelopmentSalary PackagingModern FacilitiesDiverse Work CultureResearch Opportunities12.75% super17.5% leave loadingSalaryPermanent full timeBase salary ranging from $160,092 - $169,398 per annumAbout UsThe Digital Health and Innovation (DHI) 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.The DHI portfolio consists of interconnected functional business units and teams, including Digital Project Delivery, Digital Experience, Technology Operations, Health Information and Digital Security and Architecture.About Gold Coast HealthNationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health careAnnual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billionMore than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health PrecinctsSecondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilitiesOpportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyleA workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their bestCommitted to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belongHow to ApplyClick APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 12 October 2026Gold 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: GC693713Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.