Why work for SGCH?

Permanent full time. Monday to Friday - 35 hour working week

Enjoy non-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 per year of your salary tax free plus an additional $2500 for meals, entertainment and accommodation.

Work with a supportive and collaborative team of IT professionals.

Career development and growth opportunities.

Access Health and Wellbeing programs including EAP- Employee Assistance Program- free confidential support for you and your family.

Paid Parental Leave and other great employee benefits.

About the Technology Innovation Engineer role and about you

We have an opportunity for an experienced Technology Innovation Engineer to join our Technology and Cyber Security team. Reporting to the Head of Technology and Cyber Security this position will work across SGCH offices and locations as required

As a Technology Innovation Engineer you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and implementing emerging technologies that drive business transformation and operational efficiency. Blending technical expertise with strategic thinking, the Technology Innovation Specialist designs and prototypes innovative solutions, integrates them into existing systems, and leads cross-functional projects from concept to scale. The role also supports stakeholders through collaboration, user support, and fostering a culture of innovation across the organisation.

To succeed as a Technology innovation Engineer, you will have strong technical expertise in emerging technologies, paired with the ability to think strategically and drive innovation from concept to implementation. You will also need excellent collaboration and communication skills to engage stakeholders, influence outcomes, and integrate new solutions across diverse teams.

If this sounds like you, please head to our website https://www.sgch.com.au/join-our-team/ to download the full position description for further details on the role and what’s on offer, or contact [email protected].

How to apply

To apply for this role, please click ‘Quick Apply’ and submit your CV and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing the essential requirements below, by 9am Friday 05 September 2025:

Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

5+ years in tech development, systems engineering, or innovation, with strong knowledge of emerging technologies and digital transformation.

Experience with agentic AI, automation tools (e.g. RPA, Power Automate), cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), APIs, and agile development.

Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery skills.

Proven ability to work with business acumen and a social heart and balance strategic SGCH goals with day-to-day operational needs, and the self-motivation, compassion and resilience to continuously improve and drive the delivery of best outcomes for SGCH and its customers.

What we do

As a Tier 1 provider under the National Regulatory System for Community Housing, SGCH offers subsidised rental housing for people on low to moderate incomes. We are a profit-for-purpose organisation that receives income from rent and reinvests it to deliver maintenance services and increase the supply of social and affordable housing. We balance business acumen with a social heart, strive for operational excellence and foster continuous learning and growth. We embody our ETHIC values and nurture a culture of kindness, respect, and teamwork to drive our mission to provide sustainable, safe, and affordable housing for all.

SGCH is an Equal Opportunity employer. Diversity makes us stronger, and we want an organisation that reflects the communities we serve.