Premier's Department
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
You. At the centre of big ideas.
* Plan, support and enhance the Cloud and on-prem services for our clients
* Demonstrate your agility and adaptability in a fast paced and ever changing work environment
* Ongoing Clerk Grade 9/10 opportunity ($129,464 - $142,665) plus superannuation (12%) based in Martin Place, Sydney.
Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing employees within the NSW Public Sector who wish to be considered for this opportunity.
About the Role
As the Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and supporting the organisation's technology environment. This role focuses on ensuring that cloud and on‐premises infrastructure is architected and operated in a reliable, secure, and scalable manner to meet current and future business needs. The position plays a key role in maintaining high availability, performance, and resilience across platforms, while proactively identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
The Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer also provides technical leadership, contributes to solution design, supports incident resolution, and collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to ensure infrastructure aligns with organisational standards, security requirements, and strategic objectives. To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.
We're Looking For
* Technical Capability: Lead DevOps in cloud environments, focusing on automation, CI/CD, and cloud-native solutions. Advise on new DevOps trends to keep infrastructure agile and scalable. Experience with IaC and automation tools is highly valued.
* Project Management: Serve as a vital contributor in planning and executing cloud infrastructure projects, offering guidance that supports the team's adaptability and ensures alignment with Government and the Premier's Department cloud strategies.
* Stakeholder Leadership: Demonstrates proficiency in influencing, collaborating effectively, and resolving incidents within a team environment.
* Autonomy: Works independently with minimal supervision, manages priorities effectively, and takes initiative to resolve issues and improve processes.
How to Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
* A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
* A cover letter addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)
Closing date: Wednesday, 8 April 2026 (9:59 AM)
Salary: Classification Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($129,464 - $142,665) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Hiring Manager: Harsh Rathod, Associate Director, Infrastructure Operations, harshrathod@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au
About the Premier's Department
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The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department,
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We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.
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Additional Information
Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at, or reaching out to the hiring manager. Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be temporarily activated for opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.