Lead Developer

The Digital Customer (Smart Service Queensland) team within the Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business (CDSB) provides digitally enabled whole-of-government services to the Queensland public through multiple channels including phone, chat, counter and online. This stream brings together technology, development, products, design, engagement, and operations to deliver simpler connected services.

As The Lead Developer, You Will

• Design, code and modify our websites using the Squiz Matrix CMS platform, including custom functionality, from layout to function, according to the department's specifications and within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Direct and lead a team of web developers and user experience designers in their operational activities, including prioritising and scheduling work, and provide final quality assurance checks prior to publishing.
• Apply skills and experience in managing and administering a CMS and front-end web development using HTML, CSS/SCSS and JS.
• Conduct analysis, design, testing and implementation of new interactive products
• in response to customer and client requirements.
• Contribute to the development of the strategic direction of our websites and
• ensure they align with strategic objectives and priorities and meet citizen, business
• and industry requirements for web information publication.
• solutions and system capability.
• Play a leading role in developing policies and guidelines to ensure that our websites are high quality, to minimise risk exposure, and that the websites meet legislative and regulatory requirements.
  
  
  

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/676414/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 5 February 2026

Occupational group Technical