About the Opportunity: Principal Cloud Engineer
WorkCover is entering an exciting phase of growth and innovation. We're looking for a Principal Cloud Engineer to take ownership of our Microsoft Azure cloud platform, building and evolving the Azure Cloud Foundation that provides a secure and scalable base for the organisation.
This is a specialist role focused on the full lifecycle of Azure cloud engineering, from architecture and automation to identity, networking, and security. You'll define platform standards, implement infrastructure-as-code, and embed governance models that underpin all applications and services. The scope includes Azure platform engineering, security, and governance, plus enabling integration and connectivity with AWS for a robust multi‑cloud environment.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: Financial Services, Insurance, Government Administration
Responsibilities
* Own and manage Azure including authentication, identity, user access, networking, and Microsoft stack services.
* Implement infrastructure‑as‑code and security controls to ensure a secure, scalable environment.
* Monitor and optimise Azure, deploying automation and tooling for visibility and performance.
* Act as point of escalation for complex cloud issues, leading incident resolution and root cause analysis.
* Ensure interoperability between Azure and AWS environments, maintaining consistency in identity, networking, and security controls.
* Collaborate on DevOps practices, embedding automation and CI/CD pipelines.
* Provide technical leadership, creating reference architectures, and reusable patterns.
A bit about you
* Minimum 8+ years' experience delivering the full lifecycle of cloud platforms, from design and build to optimisation and governance, within large‑scale, complex enterprise environments.
* Deep expertise in Azure cloud engineering, including identity management, networking, and security, complemented by solid working knowledge of AWS.
* Hands‑on experience with infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation/CDK) and CI/CD automation.
* Proficient in developing infrastructure‑as‑code solutions and operating in Linux (including Ubuntu) and Windows server environments.
* Strong knowledge of Azure Active Directory, authentication flows, and identity governance.
* Experience with cloud networking, hybrid connectivity, and cross‑cloud integration (AWS knowledge is advantageous).
* Ability to balance technical depth with strategic vision, influencing standards and mentoring engineers.
* Proven experience embedding security, governance, and compliance across cloud environments.
* Strong communicator who can translate complex technical concepts clearly.
A bit about us
The Cloud Engineering team is a close‑knit group who enjoy solving complex problems together and making cloud platforms work seamlessly for the business. We work side by side with developers, architects, security specialists, and business teams, and we thrive on collaboration. Whether it's refining platform standards, enabling secure access, or helping others lift their cloud capability, we're at our best when we work as one team.
Working in a collaborative team environment within a supportive and engaged organisation, you'll enjoy a hybrid work model, access to personalised learning and development opportunities and the holistic support of our health and wellbeing program. We offer industry competitive salaries, a generous superannuation scheme (including co‑contribution) and study assistance. You can find out more about our Employee Benefits by visiting Working at WorkCover Qld.
Benefits
Hybrid work model, access to personalised learning and development opportunities, industry competitive salaries, generous superannuation scheme (including co‑contribution), study assistance and a holistic health and wellbeing program.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and covering letter, via the 'Apply' link. For more information including remuneration, please contact Angela Ng via
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring WorkCover reflects the diversity of the Queensland community. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+SB community, people of all ages, people who are neurodivergent, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our recruitment team during your conversation with them.
Pre‑employment Checks
Pre‑employment checks will be conducted on all prospective employees. This will include a Right to Work in Australia Check, Police Check, Education Check, Reference Check and where appropriate a Visa Check. The information provided will be treated as confidential in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld).
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