INTERNAL ONLY - TECHNICAL SPECIALIST INNOVATION

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Information Services

Salary Range: Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: 2 years

Location: Brisbane Square

Our Business

Corporate Services supports, equips and helps guide Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services and a customer-focused approach. We are committed to delivering better value by continuously improving our people, our processes and our technology.

Our Branch

Information Services supports and enables Council's day-to-day activities and services through efficient, flexible, and innovative ICT solutions and digital capabilities. By upgrading business efficiency and using digital capabilities, this branch helps Council deliver optimal outcomes that enhance service delivery and meet the evolving needs of the community in an increasingly digital landscape.

The Role

Technical Specialist Innovation is expected to deliver outcomes that meet the goals and needs of Brisbane City Council’s customers and ratepayers through the intimate knowledge of the business, technical requirements, emerging technologies and the underlying Infrastructure technologies required to provide the expected services.

The primary purpose of this role is to create innovative services that utilise Enterprise Applications and introduce technologies to resolve Council business problems. Ensuring the created services comply with the agreed standards as defined by Council’s ICT business objectives and strategic direction and deliver the desired business outcomes for the customer. The role will lead the creation of these services using Cloud solutions, On Premise solutions or hybrid solutions.

To be successful you will:

• lead the development and research of Extended Reality (XR) technologies, including Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)
• explore, prototype, and implement innovative 3D technologies, such as Gaussian Splatting and other advanced techniques with 3D geospatial capabilities
• evaluate emerging XR trends and translate them into practical, high‑value solutions for the organisation
• actively shape team direction by contributing ideas, sharing constructive feedback, and consistently meeting agreed performance standards
• design and deliver innovative solutions by applying deep technical expertise and leveraging both existing and emerging technologies to solve complex business challenges
• build strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and external service providers
• communicate confidently and clearly with both technical and non‑technical audiences
• plan and manage proofs of concept from end to end, applying strong organisational skills to deliver small, short‑term initiatives
• develop, document, and maintain standards, guidelines, and procedures that support the trial, evaluation, and adoption of innovative solutions.

Highly regarded for success in the role:

• relevant tertiary qualifications in IT, business, engineering, or a related discipline, supported by recognised industry certifications such as ITIL v3.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please contact Karen on karen.flowersbishop@brisbane.qld.gov.au

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. #LI-DNI