Job Req ID Home Affairs-134513
Location QLD; ACT
Classification Executive Level 1- $110,788.00 and $129,928.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)
Employment Type Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time
Flexible work Flexible arrangements available
Contact Officer Tristran Gordon Email -
Applications close on 10/10/2024 at 11:59pm ADET (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.
***Please note the closing date has been extended from Thursday 3 October 2024 to the new closing date of Thursday 10 October 2024.*** About our opportunity This process is being used to fill up to 2 immediate vacancies. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months.
About our team GM Technology & Major Cap Group | ICT Division | Visa Citizenship & Digital Systems | Client Digital Systems
The Visa, Citizenship & Digital Systems (VC&DS) Branch provides the digital environment to enable the effective and efficient delivery of Visa and Citizenship programs. We do this by providing high quality expertise and knowledge in digital system design, development of lodgement and decision making systems, and support for business needs. We also provide enterprise services for system to system integration, system quality assurance and testing. VCDS has undergone a large transformation to deliver projects using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology. The Client Digital Systems (CDS) provides essential Production Support and ICT Systems Changes to the Department's external client facing systems that enables online lodgement of Visa and Citizenship applications. The section also supports status verification & support systems essential to external organisations, such as the Visa Verification Online (VEVO) and Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) systems.
Our ideal candidate The Department is looking for people who enjoy working in a rapidly evolving and forward thinking environment. With a focus on innovation and progression, our ideal candidate will help to maintain and further develop our innovative processes. While working in the Department you will be exposed to cutting edge technology as well as training resources that can fast track your professional development, allowing you to excel within and outside of the Department. The successful candidates will be self-driven and seek to directly influence the key outcomes of the organisation.
Duties and responsibilities Writing and maintaining program code to meet system requirements, system designs and technical specifications in accordance with quality accredited standards. Testing, debugging, diagnosing and correcting errors and faults in an applications programming language within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure programs and applications perform to specification. Writing, updating and maintaining technical program, end user documentation and operational procedures. Undertaking research, consulting, analysing and evaluating system program needs. Providing technical advice, guidance and expertise in developing proposals and strategies for software design activities such as financial evaluation and costing for recommending software purchases and upgrades. Coaching and mentoring team members providing timely, ongoing and constructive feedback to staff on performance. Additional information Ability to think critically and analytically to convert requirements/specifications into quality system code. Ability to lead a team of developers, including planning and assignment of tasks, ensuring the work is to the required standard and regularly reporting on the progress of work to stakeholders. Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation. A successful EL1 Senior Java Developer will be able to demonstrate high level skills and experience (extensive) in application development within the following technologies: Java, J2EE, JSP, EJB's, SOAP/REST, Web Services, XML/transformations, and Open Source Framework. Demonstrated skills and experience in writing, debugging and maintaining SQL. A successful EL1 Senior Java Developer needs to be able to demonstrate high level knowledge of and practical experience (extensive) in the following: Source Code Control Systems & Processes (e.g. Clear Case and/or Hibernate), Relational Databases (e.g. Oracle and/or DB2), Webservices & Messaging Technologies (e.g. SOA and/or MQ), Development Environment tools (e.g. ECLIPSE). Relevant ICT tertiary qualifications in Systems/Applications Development or equivalent work experience. Experience in JavaScript/React and Azure DevOps is highly desirable. How to apply Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs' recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 10/10/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) ADET – Late applications will not be accepted. As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a two-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:
How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role. Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us. Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role. Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 134513 in the document footer.
Eligibility To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen. The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
Diversity and inclusion The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply. 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.
Technical assistance For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:
Email: Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia). Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.
Notes The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position. The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.
Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department's website at
Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.
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