Technical Architect

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

The Digital and Information Services Branch plays a critical role in enabling Council to deliver secure, reliable and customer-focused digital services to the community. As part of the Business Transformation and Performance Department, the branch is at the forefront of innovation—supporting modern workplace technologies, enhancing service delivery, and driving continuous improvement across Council’s digital landscape.

As the Technical Services Architect, you will provide strategic, technical, and people leadership for Council’s end-user computing (EUC) and desktop platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of workplace technology, lead impactful initiatives, and ensure secure, efficient, and modern digital environments that support both staff and community outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver EUC/desktop strategic roadmaps aligned to corporate goals
• Provide expert technical leadership across desktop architecture and platforms
• Lead, mentor and support a technical team while ensuring service excellence
• Govern SOE, endpoint security, application deployment and platform lifecycle

This position is based at  Sunshine Coast City Hall, in the heart of Maroochydore CBD. This state of the art and sustainable building is designed to achieve an innovative and collaborative workspace.

About you

• You are a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise in end-user computing, capable of designing and delivering modern, secure desktop environments that align with organisational goals.
• You are an experienced leader who motivates and develops teams, confidently guiding performance, building capability, and fostering a collaborative culture.
• You bring exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, enabling you to influence outcomes, navigate complexity, and build strong working relationships across technical and business groups.
• You are analytical and solutions-focused, with the ability to solve complex challenges, implement innovative technologies, and continuously improve service delivery in a dynamic environment.

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 several 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 these 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 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Sheldon Riddick during business hours on 07 5441 8682.

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 [email protected].

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.