Salary: $139,****** – $148,****** per annum, plus superannuation.
Permanent, full‐time position based in the CBD.
About the Role
As the Software Development Team Lead, you will lead a skilled team delivering secure, scalable digital solutions that support the City of Perth's services and strategic priorities.
Combining technical expertise with people leadership, you will guide software development from concept through to deployment while fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Business Systems Manager, you will provide technical direction, mentor developers, oversee project delivery, and work closely with business stakeholders to develop modern applications and digital services that improve the way the City operates.
What you'll be doing
Lead and mentor a high‐performing software development team, supporting capability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Design, develop and oversee secure, scalable applications using Microsoft technologies including Azure, Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.
Manage the full software development lifecycle, from solution design through to testing, deployment, support and ongoing optimisation.
Drive digital transformation by improving development practices, system architecture, application performance and stakeholder outcomes.
You'll also bring
Extensive experience leading software development teams and delivering enterprise applications.




Strong expertise across Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, SQL Server and modern development practices.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem‐solving skills with a collaborative leadership style.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Systems (or similar) or equivalent industry experience.
What we offer
Career development and genuine career growth opportunities.
Health and wellbeing initiatives including a Fitness Passport.
Salary packaging, generous leave provisions and employee recognition programs.
Collaborative workplace in the heart of Perth CBD with excellent public transport access.
Eligibility
A right to work in Australia (e.g., a birth certificate, current passport or current visa).
A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within three months).
We're committed to building a gender‐equitable team and a culture that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming to all.
We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Perth is an equal opportunities employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.
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📌 Software Development Team Lead (Perth)
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