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

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Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts EL1 - Assistant Director - Business Application Developer and Platform Manager, ICT Operations Canberra ACT
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.
The key duties of the position include: 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 practices 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 support 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.
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. Notes For more information about this role, including the type of person we are looking for and how to apply, please refer to the position description available by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit:
Getting to know the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Our work connects and enriches every Australian community, underpins our economy and society, and empowers our regions. We provide strategic policy advice, fit-for-purpose regulation, and deliver programs, projects and services in the major infrastructure, transport, communications and arts sectors, supporting our regions, cities and territories. Our staff have the opportunity to work on high profile and diverse national projects that have a meaningful impact on the lives of all Australians. We seek people with a wide range of skills and competencies. Whether you write policy, deliver programs, projects or corporate services, or have experience in research, data or technology, we look for employees who are innovative, respectful and professional. We are an inclusive employer and promote, value and support diversity among our employees with the aim of ensuring our workforce reflects, respects and benefits from diverse communities including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, people with disability and LGBTQI+ people. We are committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women's progression into senior leadership. Our values outline the characteristics, behaviours and professional capabilities we seek in our workforce:
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