Division/Section: Business Services / Digital Information & Technology

Position Type: Fixed-Term Full-Time, August 2026 – July 2027 (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range: LGO7 ($113,019 - $119,946 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Location: Townsville

Application Close: 11:45pm, Sunday 30 August 2026.

About the Role:

As a Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, delivering and supporting technology solutions that enable better services for the Townsville community. Working across a modern hybrid workplace spanning cloud and on-premises technologies, you will help ensure the performance, security and reliability of critical systems while driving continuous improvement and innovation. This is an opportunity to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, contribute to strategic technology initiatives, lead technical outcomes and support the delivery of secure, customer-focused digital services across Council.

About you:

You are an experienced IT professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and delivering reliable, customer-focused technology solutions. With strong technical expertise across modern infrastructure, cloud technologies and service management, you can think strategically, build effective relationships and communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders. You thrive in fast-paced environments, bring a proactive and innovative mindset, and are passionate about driving continuous improvement, business value and high-quality outcomes.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave




- Annual wage progression
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Bronte

Contact Email: ••••@townsville.qld.gov.au

(for position enquiries only)

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For further information review the Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact ••••@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 •••• •004 for a confidential discussion.

📌 Systems Engineer (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville City Council
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