A frontline Federal Govt client is front and centre of a vision to be a world leader in government service delivery is seeking Senior Software Engineers (EL1 level) :
with experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers. They are responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team.
with professionals design, create, test and document software systems and applications in accordance with agreed development and security standards and processes.
lead software development projects and provide technical leadership to their teams. They manage software planning, development, and construction activities, and evaluate and resolve complex issues within the development and production environments.
are responsible for the quality and functionality of software, ensuring adherence to relevant standards, guidelines, and methods for system development.
lead the delivery of flexible, quality modern customer service
work under the broad direction of senior staff to deliver results
make ethical, evidence-based decisions using sound judgement
develop and manage stakeholder relationships.
Estimated start date 01 January 2027
Initial contract duration 12 months
Extension term details up to 24 months
Experience level Senior -EL1 equivalent
Location of work QLD, ACT, VIC
Working arrangements Hybrid The Labour Hire Worker is expected to work onsite for the first 6 weeks before a hybrid flexible working arrangement can be considered, unless otherwise negotiated. A hybrid flexible working arrangement may then be considered, ensuring the Labour Hire Worker’s residing address is within reasonable travel time and distance of the RFQ location to present onsite in cases of emergency or to meet business requirements. The location is the capital city of selected state/s.
Security clearance Must be an Australian citizen and able to obtain Baseline
Duties may include some or all of the following:
Lead and create software and technical designs for the realisation of highly complex development solutions
Develop strategy to ensure high quality code and long-term maintenance of a product's code base
Provide specialist technical advice on software development and maintenance
Lead the release and ensure go-live production support and maintenance for the team’s developments
Lead analysis, design, software development, prototyping, unit testing and maintenance activities
Review and undertake high-level analysis of technical requirements to support project evaluation with proposed solutions
Ensure compliance with endorsed software development methodologies
Investigate and resolve highly complex ICT issues
Lead a positive risk management culture
Engage and manage stakeholder relationships and partner with other agencies and service providers to build service delivery capability
Contribute to business and strategic workforce planning, and drive the development of local strategies to improve key performance measures
Review and prepare reports, briefs and corporate documentation and communicate technical findings and recommendations
Manage business objectives and implement strategic priorities to achieve outcomes
Lead the development and delivery of projects within the assigned area of responsibility
Perform and manage cost analysis activities as required
Lead and manage staff to increase performance and engagement through:
coaching
capability development
performance management
health and well-being support
Exercise appropriate delegation in accordance with legislations and guidelines.
KNOWLEDGE/QUAIFICATIONS
The ability to quickly obtain in depth knowledge and understanding of:
Frameworks, legislation, policies, procedures and information management requirements relevant to the work area
The agency’s privacy, ethics, workplace health and safety and security protocols
Relevant business systems and tools
Prior experience within government or similar…