Application closing date: Thursday, 01 February 2024 • 11:59pm, Canberra time (in Canberra)

　　Estimated start date: Tuesday, 06 February 2024

　　Location of work: ACT

　　Length of contract: ASAP to 30 June 2024

　　Contract extensions: 3 x 12 months

　　Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1

　　Rates: $80 - $100 per hour (inc. super)

　　The Indigo Program is a broad program of work within the AEC translating business vision and strategy into effective enterprise change with a specific emphasis on the modernisation of business capabilities supported by legacy ICT systems. The program has the responsibility of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of ICT solutions through the identification and replacement of legacy components and the reduction of technical duplication, complexity, and inefficiency.

　　The Midrange Applications Developer supports the Team Leader in the day to day development, maintenance, enhancement and support of applications in the AEC's ICT environment within the IT Solutions Section of the ICT Branch, including participating in section planning for short term tasks and contributing to strategic planning for longer term initiatives.

　　The role is responsible for undertaking work that is moderately complex to complex and/or sensitive in nature, under limited direction, utilising expertise and knowledge in designing software applications to meet the AEC's needs.

　　The role will be responsible for, but not limited to:

　　Apply expertise to enhance and improve existing software, including designing, developing, implementing and testing software systems, in line with business requirements and software development standards.

　　In collaboration with other teams, investigate and resolve issues with the operation of an application.

　　Address errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.

　　Perform revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.

　　Provide a high standard of technical and design documentation.

　　Contribute to project progress reporting and comply with governance processes.

　　Develop and support key internal and external relationships, including managing stakeholders to achieve work area and agency goals.

　　Make and communicate decisions using good judgement, expertise and knowledge, governed by legislation, regulations, best practice principles or relevant operating instructions and procedures.

　　Contribute to doctrine, election preparation and delivery activities in accordance with the election readiness framework, according to individual accountabilities and responsibilities.

　　Perform additional duties or assume responsibility of functions as directed from time to time.

　　Additional responsibilities during an Electoral Event

　　Perform support functions outside of standard bandwidth hours as directed

　　Key Personnel Expertise (Mandatory):

　　Detailed knowledge of and experience in the design and development of software solutions using Ingres ABF and SQL.

　　Knowledge and experience in successfully setting priorities and delivering quality results on time and on budget

　　Proven ability to communicate effectively whilst anticipating stakeholder needs and expectations across a geographically dispersed network.

　　Proven analytical abilities with the ability to propose and facilitate change and contribute to business improvement strategies.

　　Demonstrated personal integrity whilst achieving results within legislative and policy parameters.

　　Key Personnel Expertise (Desirable):

　　Relevant qualifications in information technology.

　　Knowledge of, or ability to, quickly gain knowledge of Australian electoral law and practice

　　Knowledge of, or ability to, quickly gain knowledge of the Commonwealth frameworks, including ICT frameworks

　　HOW TO APPLY

　　Please submit your updated CV to demonstrate your suitability to the role as well as providing a 1-page response to the Essential & Desirable Criteria (maximum 500 words).