El1 - Assistant Director - Business Application Developer And Platform Manager, Ict Operations

Contact Officer:
Daniel Nugent on 02 6136 6007 or ******
Closing Date:
11.59pm AEDT, Thursday 28 November 2024
Our Department Values
Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.
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 women's progression into senior leadership.
The opportunity we have available
Organised within the Chief Operating Officer Group within the department, Information Technology (IT) Division's purpose is to connect people and technology, empowering the department to excel.
IT Division 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 our Indian Ocean Territories and Norfolk Island, as well as supporting seven Ministerial offices, six Groups and coordination with portfolio entities.
The division 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 2,200 staff, support over 30 office locations across Australia and oversee the department's cyber security capability.
We are seeking highly motivated innovative and driven people to join our team to fill the roles as a Business Application Developer / Platform Manager. Successful candidates will be senior members of a small team managing maintenance, development, sustainment and support of a wide range of business applications and platforms.
What will you do?
You will work closely with other teams within the Department to deliver technological advice and solutions covering the entire portfolio of corporate applications to deliver high quality IT services for the Department.
Key responsibilities will include:

Provide technical leadership and advice to colleagues and Senior Executive
Manage demand and prioritise workloads in consultation with the Director of ICT Operations
Work closely with the department's IT Security team to ensure that the department is not exposed to unacceptable IT security risk
Focus on continuous improvement for the department's IT systems, procedures and practises

In this role you will be supported to further develop your skills and help shape the roadmap for application development, delivery and support.
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.
We are looking for self-motivated, experienced IT professionals with extensive knowledge and experience across a wide range of enterprise IT systems and technology. Ideal candidates will be technical leaders that can work autonomously managing bespoke applications within an enterprise environment, passionate about contemporary technology and working with end users to support operational applications.
Successful candidates will also be solutions focused, proactive, flexible and agile. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the ability to:

Develop complex business applications in some or all of .Net, React JS, API, Dynamics 365, C#
Deploy applications to Server and Cloud based environments (Windows Server, Azure, Linux)
Troubleshoot and supporting enterprise applications
Manage code and projects in Azure DevOps, including development of build and release pipelines
Provide high quality and timely strategic advice and assist with problem solving and issue management for internal and external stakeholders in relation to complex business challenges
Oversee and prepare a range of written material including business cases, agency briefs and corporate documentation
Undertake complex analysis, interpret ambiguous or incomplete information and apply sound judgement factoring in risks and context when forming conclusions on a course of action

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:

Proven leadership skills and the ability to effectively coordinate work ensuring high quality and timely outcomes.
Ability to provide a strategic level of specialist, professional and/or technical subject matter expertise.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, including strong attention to detail.
Ability to provide timely and concise advice to inform and support executive decision making.
Ability to establish and maintain key strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders

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?
Your life
Find your purpose. We provide the environment you need through excellent conditions and a supportive, values-driven culture, allowing you to keep being you. Our values are to be: respectful, informed, collaborative, adaptive, accountable. Through our commitment to these values, we maintain a fulfilling and supportive environment that promotes the wellbeing of our people. We offer job security, flexible work arrangements, regional and city work locations, generous leave and superannuation entitlements and access to higher tiered pay points in some classifications. Access to join our 6 staff-led diversity networks which promote a culture of inclusion to enhance work performance and the wellbeing of all staff.
Your contribution
Our collaborative and supportive culture fosters high performing teams where you are valued for your expertise, experiences and point of view. We provide the environment you need through excellent conditions and a supportive, values-driven culture, allowing you to keep being you. We provide a respectful and inclusive working environment. Our people feel a sense of belonging and are acknowledged for the contributions they make towards our objectives to deliver for the Australian community.
Your development
Commence or enhance your career pathway and build your knowledge, skills and experience through our commitment to learning and development and professional opportunities. 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. We offer generous leave and superannuation entitlements and access to higher tiered pay points in some classifications.
Your passion
Our breadth of work provides unmatched opportunities to apply your subject matter expertise while discovering new interests across our diverse portfolio. You can contribute to work that enriches our communities, empowers our regions, and connects Australians. We offer you the unique opportunity to experience a range of exciting work areas, all with one thing in common – improving the lives of everyday Australians. Help plan for the global digital economy, design liveable future-facing cities, or create the transport and telecommunications systems of tomorrow. You can also help empower our regional communities, promote our thriving arts sector, or protect and celebrate the culture, heritage and languages of First Nations people. We have a direct role in ensuring our infrastructure, communication and transport sectors remain efficient, safe, sustainable and accessible in today's rapidly changing environment.
Eligibility requirements
Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

Citizenship: Must be an Australian Citizen at the time of submitting an application.
Health Assessment: The preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department's 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 five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in an IT discipline, relevant industry certifications or demonstrated industry experience will be highly regarded

How to apply
Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEDT, Thursday 28 November 2024.
In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than one (1) page outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, no more than two (2) 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 department's online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6136 8989 or 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 ******.
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.
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: 14 November 2024 Applications close: 28 November 2024 Application shortlisting: 02 December 2024 Further assessments: 09 December 2024 Selection report finalised: 19 December 2024 Offers and announcements: 23 December 2024
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.
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