Job Description The Client: The Department is at the frontline of government service delivery, supporting millions of Australians, and is front and centre of a vision to be a world leader in government service delivery. It’s using cutting-edge technology to build world class platforms and capabilities to help Australians get on with their lives. The services required will enable the agency to supplement its existing ICT and digital workforce to ensure a high quality of technology and digital development for the Buyer with the flexibility to ramp resourcing up and down as needs require. Engaging a flexible ICT workforce will enable the Buyer to augment its requirements for the major work programs being undertaken The Role: Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers. They are responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team. Key duties and responsibilities • perform and manage analysis, design, development, prototyping, unit testing and maintenance activities • solve highly complex problems and deliver high quality solutions • perform high-level analysis of technical requirements to support project evaluation with proposed solutions • undertake technical design and development of highly complex custom solutions, and/or standard conversion and migration solutions • manage the release and ensure go-live production support and maintenance for the team’s developments • proactively share knowledge and expertise as the subject matter expert, and provide assistance and mentorship to less experienced staff • ensure compliance with endorsed software development methodologies • provide support to development teams to ensure high quality custom solution realisation • lead and manage the operations of a team including overseeing work priorities and resource management • maintain and support existing system/technology to support day-to-day operation • report on the achievement of business outcomes, key performance indicators and quality assurance in the area of responsibility • develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning • resolve escalated issues and suggest alternative approaches • prepare and review a range of written material which may include technical and corporate documentation • provide detailed, specialist technical advice to the senior executive where appropriate Technical skills Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) required: • Emerging technology monitoring EMRG - Level 5 • Methods and tools METL - Level 5 • Programming/software development PROG - Level 5 • Specialist advice TECH - Level 5 • Systems design DESN - Level 5 • Systems development management DLMG - Level 5 Location and Contract Term: This role is based in ACT, QLD, SA, VIC . 12 month contract with 2 x 12-month extension option pending budget and delegate approval. Hybrid working arrangements will be considered Security Requirements : Applicants must be Australian Citizens. A basesline security clearance is required. How to Apply: Applications close 11 March. Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates Call Kelly 0480 002 457 or email kellywhizdom.com.au for any further information