Software Development Team Lead

• $139,978 – $148,325 per annum, plus superannuation
• Permanent Full-time
• CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

Lead the Digital Development Team as the Software Development Team Lead for the City of Perth. You will champion engineering excellence, foster a positive team culture, and drive continuous improvement across processes and technology. You’ll bridge the gap between complex engineering and business strategy - advising senior management, prototyping innovative possibilities, and negotiating expert outcomes to shape the City’s digital future.

Reporting to the Business Solution Manager within our Software Development team, your responsibilities would primarily include to:

• Lead, support, and develop a high-performing team providing continuous improvement.
• Lead the design, development and deployment of software solutions.
• Design, build, and deliver secure, scalable applications.
• Drive digital solutions and collaborate with stakeholders.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Extensive experience in application design and development methodologies.
• Strong expertise across Microsoft technologies (Azure DevOps, SharePoint, Power Platform, SQL Server, Dynamics 365).
• Proven experience developing and deploying cloud-based solutions in Microsoft Azure.
• Advanced skills in RESTful APIs, web/console applications, and relational databases.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Wednesday, 21 September 2026. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Please note: The advert may close earlier than the listed closing date should suitable applications be received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.