At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cloud strategy and build reusable capabilities for faster delivery.
- Company: Join RACQ, a community-focused organisation making a positive impact in Queensland.
- Benefits: Enjoy free roadside assistance, exclusive discounts, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of cloud technology while empowering teams and driving innovation.
- Qualifications: Expertise in cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud; strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
As a Cloud Principal, you’ll be the technical authority for our cloud platforms.
You’ll set strategic direction, build reusable capabilities and help teams deliver faster through automation, self-service and modern engineering practices.
At RACQ, we’regood people doing good things, making a positive impact every day, with opportunities to learn, grow, and be more.
About the role
You’ll lead the evolution of RACQ’s cloud platforms, ensuring services are secure, resilient, scalable, governed and cost-effective.
You’ll combine strategic leadership with practical coaching to build cloud capability across engineering, architecture, delivery and operational teams.
- Own cloud strategy, roadmaps, architecture patterns, standards and engineering practices.
- Develop reusable cloud services, deployment frameworks, automation and self-service capabilities.
- Drive platform engineering, Dev Ops, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code practices.
- Improve developer experience, delivery speed, service reliability and operational efficiency.
- Strengthen cloud governance, security, risk, compliance and operational controls.
- Lead Fin Ops, cloud financial management, cost optimisation, forecasting and cost governance.
- Establish service health measures, reporting, dashboards and metrics to guide investment and improvement.
- Provide technical leadership for cloud transformation, modernisation, architecture reviews and key technology decisions.
- Coach teams and build cloud capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing and communities of practice.
About you
You’re an experienced cloud professional who combines deep technical capability with strategic thinking and a collaborative leadership style.
You can influence without direct authority, simplify complex challenges and deliver secure, practical and sustainable outcomes.
- Demonstrated expertise designing and operating enterprise cloud platforms.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
- Knowledge of cloud architecture, networking, identity, security and resilience.
- Experience with automation, Infrastructure as Code, Dev Ops and CI/CD.
- Strong understanding of platform engineering and developer experience.
- Experience with cloud migration, modernisation, service roadmaps, health metrics and operational reporting.
- Strong coaching, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Azure Solutions Architect and Dev Ops Engineer certifications, or equivalent expertise.
- Availability to participate in on-call and out-of-hours support.
Why join RACQ?
RACQ is here to drive a better future for all Queenslanders.
With more than 1.7 million members, we’re built on helping people when they need it most.
Join our team and play a part in supporting our members to move and live safely, securely and sustainably.
We’re evolving with smarter, more sustainable solutions that make a real difference across Queensland.
And while our reach is big, we stay small enough to support your career with care.
At RACQ, you’ll find a flexible, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, supported and empowered to thrive.
Learn more about our culture and our commitment to diversity and inclusion at About us | RACQ https://www. racq. com. au/about-us
Why you’ll love working at RACQ
At RACQ, we support your work, wellbeing and career through benefits that matter.
- Free RACQ roadside assistance from day one
Enjoy complimentary RACQ Everyday Roadside Assistance, renewed annually. - Exclusive employee discounts
Access discounts across RACQ products and partner offers including banking, insurance, solar, vehicle care, retail and travel. - Wellbeing that goes beyond the basics
Take advantage of onsite health checks, flu vaccinations, wellbeing rooms, digital wellbeing resources and discounted private health insurance. - Flexibility that works for real life
Our we FLEX approach supports balance, performance and collaboration—whether you’re working from home, the office, or a mix of both.
Explore all our employee benefits athttps://www. racq. com. au/about-us/careers/employee-benefits
Successful candidates will be asked to complete background checks to progress their application.
Adjustments & Support
We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for everyone.
If you need any adjustments or support at any stage of the process, please reach out to *******@racq. com. au for a confidential and supportive conversation or visit http://www. racq. com. au/about/careers/our-recruitment-process
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Cloud Principal in Brisbane employer: RACQ
RACQ Insurance is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous benefits like boosted superannuation, additional leave options, and extensive learning opportunities, employees are empowered to thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact in the community. Located in Eight-Mile Plains, Brisbane, this role provides a unique chance to be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values diversity and collaboration.
