Developers (Developer APS5, Senior Developer APS6 & Senior Development Expert EL1)

Job Description

Role overview

Developer APS5
Developers use their in-depth knowledge to provide technical advice and guidance to less
experienced staff. Developers work under the support and general direction of senior staff. They
exercise a degree of independent judgement and make decisions within defined parameters that
require some reliance on skills and knowledge. Developers undertake their work in the context of
competing priorities and contributes to changes in workplace practices and business improvement
strategies

Senior Developer APS6
Senior Developers realise design, prototypes and testing support, and are responsible for the
development of software and technical design. The role is responsible for the definition of
software/technical design and realisation. Senior Developers work under the limited direction of
senior staff. They exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the
application of practices and procedures. Decision-making is substantially dependent on judgement,
skills and knowledge. Senior Developers manage and organise their own work in the context of
competing priorities, including contributing to business planning, changes in workplace practices
and business improvement strategies.

Senior Development Expert EL1
Development Experts engage in the design and the development of high-quality solutions in
support of business and technical requirements. The role solves highly complex problems.
Duration 12 months (Up to a maximum of 24 months extension option.
Extensions will be at the sole and absolute discretion of
the client)

Development Experts exercise a considerable degree of independence and undertake a technical
leadership role, with work performed under the general guidance of senior staff.

Key duties may include, but are not limited to:
Developer APS5
o Undertake a range of analysis, design, software development, prototyping, testing and
maintenance activities under guidance from senior developers
o Draft technical documentation for review by senior staff
o Provide maintenance and support within the assigned area of responsibility
o Create software and technical designs for the realisation of medium complexity custom solutions
or conversion and migration solutions
o Under limited guidance adhere to high quality standards in software development
o Provide release support and maintenance for developments
o Ensure compliance with endorsed software development methodologies
o Assist in the development and delivery of projects within the assigned area of responsibility
o Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective and timely resolution of production issues
o Provide advice and support to colleagues with regard to technical aspects of software support,
maintenance and development
o Escalate issues as identified and suggest alternative approaches
o Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant ICT policies and processes and share knowledge with
other team members

Senior Developer APS6
o Undertake analysis, design, development, prototyping, testing and maintenance activities
o Provide support to development teams to create ICT solutions
o Perform analysis of technical requirements to support project evaluation with proposed solutions
o Define software and technical designs for the realisation of high complexity custom solutions or
conversion and migration solutions
o Ensure excellent quality and maintain high standards in software development
o Provide go-live support and maintenance for developments
o Escalate issues as identified and suggest alternative approaches
o Propose and facilitate innovative solutions to meet enterprise and user requirements
o Ensure compliance with endorsed software development methodologies
o Provide comprehensive technical support to senior staff
o Develop staff capability through coaching and training
o Monitor workloads to ensure business goals are achieved
o Ensure work aligns with processes and overall delivery outcomes
o Develop documentation for review by senior staff including technical documentations and progress
reports
o Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective and timely implementation of projects
o Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ICT policies and processes and transfer knowledge to other team
members

Senior Development Expert EL1
o Perform and manage analysis, design, development, prototyping, unit testing and maintenance
activities
o Solve highly complex problems and deliver high quality solutions
o Perform high-level analysis of technical requirements to support project evaluation with proposed
solutions
o Undertake technical design and development of highly complex custom solutions, and/or standard
conversion and migration solutions
o Manage the release and ensure go-live production support and maintenance for the teams
developments
o Proactively share knowledge and expertise as the subject matter expert, and provide assistance
and mentorship to less experienced staff
o Ensure compliance with endorsed software development methodologies
o Provide support to development teams to ensure high quality custom solution realisation
o Maintain and support existing system/technology to support day-to-day operations
o Report on the achievement of business outcomes, key performance indicators and quality
assurance in the area of responsibility
o Develop staff capability through coaching and mentoring
o Resolve escalated issues and suggest alternative approaches
o Prepare and review a range of written material which may include technical and corporate
documentation
o Provide detailed, specialist technical advice to the senior executive where appropriate
o Monitor and manage work output and quality against established performance standards
o Influence and contribute to ICT strategy, resolving conflicts as needed
o Support innovation and manage and lead change
o Encourage and support continuous improvement

Weighted Criteria
o The Candidates employment history, prior experience in undertaking the same or similar role for
an organisation of the same or similar size and complexity as Services Australia.
o The Candidates professional qualifications, relevant to the position being applied for
o The Candidates professional accreditations, if applicable to the position being applied for.
o The Candidates skills relevant to the position being applied for.
o The response describing how the Candidates skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications
would contribute to the position being applied for.

Work in Australia

Employment Options

Required Academic Degree

Required Secrurity Clearance Level

Professional Experience

Skills

• Primary Knowledge
• Systems
• Tools Required For Role Include
• O JAVA
• O M204
• O COBOL
• O RESTFUL API
• O TYPESCRIPT