Duties

• Delivery of high level customer service in the area of application development including software development and maintenance of web applications and some rich client based, legacy, brownfield and greenfield enterprise applications.
• Undertake database development and maintenance for legacy, brownfield and greenfield databases including design and scripting of schemas, stored procedures, triggers etc.
• Lead software development teams in a multidisciplinary role including user interface design, business logic analysis, services and data layer development.
• Undertake project and programme management, development, testing and delivery utilising Agile methodologies for multiple concurrent IT development projects and ensure the delivery of projects and programmes within time and budget constraints.
• Provide direction and mentoring to less experienced staff engaged in the delivery of components of systems, projects or programs, particularly regarding the quality of service delivery and in meeting performance targets. 
• Utilise software application development frameworks and methodologies to ensure that applications meet the client’s specified business requirements. Analyse and document user requirements, design and document application specifications, develop and test applications by implementing test plans and test data in accordance with DPFEM standards and procedures.
• Contribute to product quality assessments by ensuring that all work is documented in accordance with DPFEM standards, participate in quality and peer reviews and provide input to the development of standards and procedures for application development.
• Provide specialist technical advice to senior ITS managers and Senior Technical Specialists, during the development, maintenance or enhancement phases of business system lifecycles.

Essential Requirements

Pre-Employment Checks 

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising. 

Desirable Requirements

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

004274 - SoD - Application Consultant - Band 6.docx

004274 - SoD - Application Consultant - Band 6.pdf

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.  

As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.

How to Apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 61732072

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Further Information

For further information on this position, please contact Ben DeSchipper on 03 6165 9834