Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational needs of the role. Opportunity Details Opportunity Type: Full-Time; Part-Time Opportunity Status: Ongoing; Non-Ongoing Opportunity Employment Type: Specified Term Non-ongoing opportunities may be offered for a specified term of varying periods up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension. Learn how a merit list or pool may be used Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months. This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies anywhere in Australia. The key duties of the position include: The Director of Capability Development, Information Division is responsible for leading the delivery of software development and infrastructure capability development services to the department. This role will drive capability development by effectively managing a section of highly skilled IT professionals who are posted to multi-disciplinary project teams. The section maintains Centres of Excellence for Business Analysis, Quality Assurance and Software Development in order to develop best practice frameworks and offer opportunities for staff to share and further develop their skills through peer review and close engagement with the private sector. Key Responsibilities of the role are: Manage a Section of highly skilled IT professionals, including testers, business analysts and developers. Identify opportunities to enhance capability development practices, processes and efficiency through continuous improvement. Identify opportunities to partner with external providers to deliver technology solutions. Delivery of quality, fit-for-purpose digital solutions for AGD business areas and/or in support of Government priorities. Strategic planning in relation to digital solutions including software development technology choices, workforce planning and ensuring effective vendor arrangements and delivery strategies. How you can help make a difference We seek people who bring external ideas, diverse experience, and global perspectives, and are willing to explore innovative ways of working. People who work for us will display leadership at all levels, apply information effectively in order to solve problems, and work collaboratively to achieve outcomes. Minimum Requirements In addition to meeting the AGD Performance Expectations for an EL2, our ideal candidate will meet the following Criteria: Demonstrated experience in software development delivery in a small to medium public sector environment. Extensive experience in analysis and planning of resource requirements for individual projects to inform workforce planning and scheduling of projects. Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills. Ability to build and maintain relationships with a broad range of stakeholders both technical and non-technical. Experience in the delivery of projects using MS Dynamics and/or Service Now. Eligibility To be eligible for employment at the Attorney-General's Department applicants must be Australian citizens. Applicants offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a police record check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a specified clearance level. The successful applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period. Notes A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created from this process, and will be active for 18 months after the date of this gazettal. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or require any reasonable adjustments, please contact HR Assist at or 02 6141 6111 (Option 2). We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can contact us to discuss options for working from Country. Getting to know the Attorney-General's Department The Attorney-General's Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework, and to facilitate jobs growth through policies that promote fair, productive, flexible and safe workplaces. Through the Australian Government Solicitor, we also provide legal services to the Commonwealth, including legal advice and representation. Our department is the central policy and coordinating element of the Attorney-General's portfolio. Our department is structured into five groups: Australian Government Solicitor, Justice and Communities, National Security and Criminal Justice, Integrity and International, Enabling Services. The department operates in a diverse and complex environment to address challenging issues. We have a highly-skilled and engaged workforce involved in policy development and implementation and program administration. The department also has a large number of practicing lawyers, mainly within the Australian Government Solicitor Group within the department. The department is committed to having a flexible and inclusive workplace and recognises and values the diversity of the wider Australia community. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people. #J-18808-Ljbffr