This role leads the software development function within Digital Experience, responsible for engineering strategy, governance, security, and enterprise software solutions.

The Role

An 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 will

- Lead and manage development teams across multiple streams including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, career development 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, engineering-driven work items and supporting on complex decisions
- Partner with product management to shape product-engineering decisions, informing technical feasibility and influencing roadmap priorities

About you

To 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 disciplines
- Strong understanding of modern software development lifecycle practices, agile methodologies and engineering management principles
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super




- 17.5% leave loading

Salary

- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $160,092 - $169,398 per annum

About Us

The 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 Health

- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 12 October 2026

Gold 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: GC693713

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

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