Why work with us?
At Council, we're proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you'll want to join our team
With the vision to be Australia's most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.
About The Role
Digital Information Services is the engine behind Council's technology transformation. We deliver agile, innovative solutions that empower our organisation to provide sustainable, connected services to the Sunshine Coast community. Our branch thrives on collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.
As an IT Workplaces Specialist, you'll lead a small team and vendors to ensure Council's audio-visual and modern workplace technologies run smoothly and securely. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our meeting spaces and digital environments, driving innovation and continuous improvement while delivering exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities Include
Oversee AV and workplace technology services, including vendor management and standards
Supervise Technical Officers and ensure timely, high-quality IT support
Coordinate IT equipment rollouts, upgrades, and deployments
Develop and implement AV strategies and workplace technology roadmaps
About You
You hold a relevant IT qualification and have hands-on experience in modern workplace technologies.
You're confident with Intune, O365 administration, and audio-visual systems, ensuring seamless integration and support.
You bring strong skills in vendor management, contract negotiations, and procurement processes.
You excel in troubleshooting and maintaining a wide range of devices—computers, laptops, smart devices, AV equipment, networks, and printers—while leading teams to deliver exceptional service.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.
How To Apply
Your written application should include:
A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready, click 'Apply Now' and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
To learn more about Council's vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan .
For specific enquiries contact
Lesley Ryan
during business hours on .
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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