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Executive Level 1 - $110,788.00 and $129,928.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)
Employment Type
Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time
Contact Officer
Tristran Gordon Email - ******
Applications close on 03/10/2024 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.
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.
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. Whilst 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
Undertake researching, 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
Coach and mentor 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.
How to apply
Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs' recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 03/10/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEST – 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.
Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards
relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems
information relevant to the classification.
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. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
Technical assistance
For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:
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.
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.
The Department of Home Affairs acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their cultures and to their elders past, present and emerging.
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