Drive internal and external software development and testing practice, architecture and application support
18th October, 2024Who are we?
Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 300 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia's future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.
Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow.
About the roleYou will drive internal and external software development and testing practice. This position is responsible for the management and performance of the development and quality assurance team, working in collaboration with project and service delivery teams to enable Standards Australia's digital ambitions.
What you'll doLead and Manage the Development Teams to achieve their best by creating a high-performance cultureWork with the Product Owners and the Delivery Manager to plan and execute projectsEstablish accurate estimates for timelines and ensuring projects meet deadlinesDrive the SDLC by managing and coordinating resources and continuously deploy high-quality releasesEstablish modern software development practices including agile, CI/CD pipelines, code management and peer reviewsEstablish reliable application testing practices using a mix of automation and other techniquesManage performance of offshore and vendor teams, ensuring consistency of work output and high levels of engagementDevelop and maintain a wide range of technical capability in the team, including full stack development, Salesforce, Mulesoft and Native App developmentPromote the design and development of customer centric solutions with a focus on high quality and cost efficiencyManage the team, by facilitating formal employee performance reviews, administering short to medium terms objectives and providing regular ad-hoc feedbackAttract talent, motivate the team, and keep them highly engagedAbout you10+ years of software engineering experience and 5+ years of experience leading software engineering teamsProven leadership experience using modern practices and tools; more specifically extensive exposure to full-stack software engineering, quality assurance and testingStrong management experience with a record of attracting and growing great teamsStrong .NET, enterprise integration, and web application architecture experienceExperience with secure software development tools and practicesPassion for bringing the right talent into the organisation, maintaining diversity, and keeping the team engagedExtensive experience supporting multiple cross functional teams through the development lifecycle to deliver continuous value at scaleExtensive experience leading testing and quality assurance teams into an automated/continuous testing methodologyExtensive experience managing external providers to develop solutions in line with business requirements and company software development and testing practicesDemonstrable involvement or engagement with the Development, Continuous/automated testing and Agile communityExperience with configuring, integrating to and testing SaaS solutionsCulture & BenefitsStandards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Standards Australia proudly runs a Women in Technology program, acknowledging the importance of diversity in perspectives and thinking, and working to embed an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
Standards Australia offers many benefits such as flexibility with working from home, regular team events, additional personal/carer's leave, frequent recognition and appreciation, and continuous learning and development opportunities. We also provide our staff with access to LinkedIn Learning. Our award-winning People Perks program includes the following great benefits:
Nine-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday offGrowing Family & Parental leave benefits – 16 weeks paid leave for primary carers, plus Superannuation contributions made on unpaid leave; 4 weeks paid leave for secondary carersWorkiversary rewards – your commitment and loyalty won't go unrecognised!Global working – do you have working rights in another country? Enjoy a few weeks of international working every yearEarly access to long service leave – why wait 10 years for long service leave? 5 years sounds a lot better!What's next?If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role. Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application.
At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact ******
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