EL1 - Assistant Director - Senior Developer, Digital Delivery Branch (46725)
EL1 - Assistant Director - Senior Developer, Digital Delivery Branch (46725)
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EL1 - Assistant Director - Senior Developer Digital Delivery Branch
Title:
EL1 - Assistant Director - Senior Developer Digital Delivery Branch
Classification(s):
Executive Level 1
Employment Type:
Ongoing/Non-Ongoing Full Time
Salary:
$122667- $139534per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
Business Division:
Information Technology
Branch / Section:
Digital Delivery Digital Solutions
Location:
Canberra
Security Clearance:
Negative Vetting 1
Job Reference No:
46725
Contact Officer:
Closing Date:
11.59pm AEST Monday 2 June 2025
The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disability people with cultural and linguistic diversity and LGBTQIA people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and in particular supporting womens progression into senior leadership.
The opportunity we have available
Organised within the Chief Operating Officer Group within the department Information Technology (IT) Divisions purpose is to connect people and technology empowering the department to excel.
ITD is responsible for the consolidated provision and support of stable and secure IT Systems applications and services to all department users across all States and Territories including Indian Ocean Territories and Norfolk Island as well as supporting seven Ministerial offices and coordination with portfolio entities.
The ITD provides the digital collaboration and communications tools necessary to connect a geographically dispersed workforce and to optimise hybrid working arrangements. We manage industry and public facing digital systems deliver desktop services to over 2400 staff support over 30 office locations across Australia and oversee the departments cyber security capability.
The Digital Solutions Section within the Digital Delivery Branch (DDB) is responsible for project delivery and sustainment of a variety of digital solutions including:
- Reporting and Program Management (RPM)
- to the Departments Infrastructure Investment Program Management and Reporting solution
- Road Vehicle Regulator (ROVER)
- The system which supports the regulatory activities associated with the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVS Act).
- Regulator Application for Compliance Enforcement Calculation And Reporting (RACECAR)
- The system which supports the regulatory activities associated with the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES)
We are looking for self-motivated experienced IT professionals with extensive knowledge and experience in the development and maintenance of Digital Solutions developed utilising a range of Microsoft technologies and services.
What will you do
As a Senior Developer in the Digital Solutions section you will be working in a small multidisciplinary development team responsible for developing and maintaining digital solutions across a range of diverse departmental programs.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Development and enhancement of one or more complex business applications
- Manage code and projects in Azure DevOps including development of build and release pipelines
- Provide technical leadership including:
- Identifying solution options and making recommendations
- Contributing to solution architectures and designs
- Sharing knowledge with other developers
- Mentoring junior developers
- Undertake Level 3 technical support for Digital Solutions
- Create and maintain technical documentation
- Participate in regular sprint planning and other sprint rituals as required.
Who are we looking for
The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the Executive Level 1 Work level standards.
Candidates for this position need to be collaborative focused proactive flexible and agile and demonstrate the ability to:
- Develop complex business applications utilising some or all of the following technologies and services:
- .NET
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Azure DevOps
- Azure B2C
- Other Azure services
- REST APIs
- Provide technical leadership including identifying and specifying solution options contributing to solution architecture and design practices and mentoring junior developers.
- Provide estimates of solution development activities and tasks to inform Project and BAU planning.
- Communicate effectively with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders utilising various written and verbal techniques.
- Remain flexible and be adaptable to pivot accordingly to shifting organisational priorities.
Tertiary qualifications in an IT discipline relevant industry certifications or demonstrated industry experience will be highly regarded.
RecruitAbility minimum requirements
Minimum requirements for this role include:
- At least 5 years experience developing solutions utilising the relevant technologies (outlined in the who are we looking for summary)
- Experience as a technical lead with responsibility for mentoring and providing guidance to other software development personnel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
RecruitAbility is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.
Job applicants with disability who met the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process:
- Opt into the scheme
- Declare they have a disability and
- Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy advertised in the scheme
More information can be found at RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants Australian Public Service Commission.
What else can we offer
We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development empowering individuals to set goals acquire new skills and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are. We believe that this not only leads to a more fulfilling and happier life but also enhances the overall quality of our work. Some of the benefits we offer include:
- Access to our study Assistance Program that provides paid leave and financial support for you to undertake courses of study that contribute to the improvements of your professional skills and knowledge relevant to our work and broader Australian Public Service.
- Through our investment in learning and development opportunities and a positive performance culture we provide diverse career pathways for our people to enable their mobility and adapt in a rapidly changing world.
- Improve your leadership skills through the departments Professional Coaching Scheme and tailored leadership opportunities for staff members.
- Flexible working opportunities including part time hours home based work and job sharing.
- We offer generous leave entitlements of 20 days personal circumstances leave per year with one months accrual of leave credited on commencement and 150 hours of paid annual leave (based on a full-time employee) plus a range of other miscellaneous leave options to support you.
Join our department and embark on a journey of growth fulfillment and well-being. Experience personal and professional development prioritise your health and be part of a vibrant and positive culture that empowers individuals and drives exceptional performance.
Eligibility requirements
Employment with the Department of Infrastructure Transport Regional Development Communications Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:
- Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
- Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the departments preferred medical provider.
- Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia or have a checkable background for at least the preceding ten years for Negative Vetting level 1 clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
Timeline and assessment
A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.
If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.
Applications open: 20 May 2025
Applications close: 2 June 2025
Application shortlisting: 6 June 2025
Further assessments: 13 June 2025
Selection report finalised: 27 June 2025
Offers and announcements: 4 July 2025
The above is indicative only please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.
Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted you may be asked to undertake further assessment this may include work sample testing interviews and reference checks.
How to apply
Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEST Monday 2 June 2025.
In applying for this position you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather you should provide in a PDF document a statement of no more than 2 (Two) pages outlining your background capabilities and experiences and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a tailored CV in PDF no more than 3 (Three)pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the Who are we looking for section.
Your application should be received through the departments online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team onor via email at to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.
Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information please email
Work with us. Apply now!
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
