There is currently one (1) fixed term position available for immediate filling for a period of 23 months with the possibility of permanency
About Us
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet supports the Premier as head of the Western Australian Government.
The Department is a central agency that leads the public sector in providing advice and support to the Premier and Cabinet in their service of the Western Australian Community.
We foster a workplace culture based on our core values, Leadership, Connection and Impact.
For more information about the Department, please visit our website.
About the Office of Digital Government
The Office of Digital Government (DGov) is leading the digital transformation of the WA public sector to support agencies in improving service delivery to the community.
This includes providing more convenient access to government services online, while ensuring those who cannot or choose not to use digital services are not disadvantaged.
Protecting personal information and government-held data is a critical component of our work.
About the Data Unit
The Data Unit is an interdisciplinary team focused on improving how the public sector uses evidence to make better decisions and policy.
We work collaboratively with a broad range of agencies to address complex social, health, environmental and economic challenges facing Western Australia.
Our work supports better strategy, operations and service delivery across government.
About the Role
Are you looking for a meaningful role that will use data to improve real world social outcomes?




We are delivering a major reform to improve how government shares information about family and domestic violence.
Your work will help services respond faster, work together better, and keep victim-survivors' safety and wellbeing at the centre.
As part of this role, you will:
Deploy a WA government first inter-agency identity matching system,
Lead cloud platform development and security, and
Build the supporting infrastructure to ingest sensitive interagency data in near real time.
We are looking for people with experience in cloud solution development, security or technology.
You don't need domain expertise, but you do need to be curious and adaptable, with strong technical foundations and the appetite to keep building and learning.
You will join a talented interdisciplinary team with data, technical and policy expertise that will support you to build your capability and succeed in the role.
If you want to contribute to work that has long-lasting impacts, then we want to hear from you!
For further job related information:
For further information, please refer to the jobs WA advert (linked below).
Equity and Diversity
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act **** (WA) will apply to this position.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply
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How to Apply:
To find out more about this chance and to apply for this position, click the direct link below:
Principal Cloud Engineer - Perth Metropolitan, Western Australia, Australia

📌 Principal Cloud Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Department of the Premier & Cabinet WA
📍 Perth