Application closing date: Tuesday, 27 August 2024 • 11:59pm, Canberra time

Estimated start date: Tuesday, 17 September 2024

Location of work: SA

Working arrangements: The preference for these positions is to be performed from a National Office location in Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, or Sydney.

Length of contract: ASAP until 30 June 2025

Contract extensions: 1x 12 months

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

Rates: $100 - $130 per hour (inc. super)

The Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) is one of two divisions within the Australian Electoral Commission's (AEC) Enterprise Transformation Group (ETG) and is responsible for delivering robust ICT functions and capabilities, maintaining election-ready systems, and delivering an ambitious ICT transformation and modernisation agenda. The CIOD leads and supports a range of AEC projects/programs including, but not limited to, the Modern Workplace Program, Cloud Technology Project, Polling Place Technology Project, and the Election Systems Modernisation Program (Indigo Program).

The Indigo Program is a large-scale transformation program to modernise business capabilities and replace core election ICT systems with a citizen-centric, agile technology platform. The Program will transform the AEC's delivery of electoral services and ensure ongoing integrity of the electoral system. Tranche 2 comprises a variety of work packages with a focus on business process re-engineering, data management, legislative compliance and replacing aging systems.

The .Net Developers will be responsible for, but not limited, to:

• Participating in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to develop and enhance a C# based, n-tier, enterprise software and associated documentation in accordance with AEC Standards.

• Developing automated application build and deployment scripts using the .NET environment (.NET Core), and additional Microsoft technology stack.

• Following the Agile Methodology for software development using tools such as Azure DevOps.

• Liaising with technical and business area staff to facilitate the rapid resolution of issues and/or faults within fielded production.

• Providing analysis on complex issues and contributing to the management, preparation, and coordination of policy formulation and/or project management.

• Developing and supporting key internal and external relationships, including managing stakeholders to achieve work area and agency goals and represent the agency by promoting its interests in various forums.

• Providing accurate specialist advice, guidance, and reporting on team functional responsibilities.

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

• Sharing code and development learnings back to the Developer Centre of Excellence to inform continuous improvement.

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

• Perform additional responsibilities as required and directed by the relevant Director/Team Leader or delegate.

Key Personnel Experience (Mandatory Criteria)

• Demonstrated experience with Agile software development methodologies and documentation.

• Experience with Visual Studio.

• Backend development experience using web API and SQL technologies.

• Demonstrated experience in SDLC.

• Strong experience in developing automated application build and deployment scripts using the .NET environment (.NET Core), and additional Microsoft technology stack.

• Demonstrated experience with cloud-based applications development.

• Ability to produce well designed, documented, and testable code.

• Peer review of developed products and scripts.

• 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 ability to manage staff while developing capabilities, encouraging career development, and promoting

professionalism.

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

• Proficiency in using various IT applications and project management tools, including the MS Suite, Azure DevOps, and Miro or similar.

Key Personnel Experience (Desirable Criteria)

• Tertiary qualifications or industry recognised certification in Information Technology or Computer Science (or other relevant discipline).

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

• Experience in Cloud-based technologies.

• Exposure to Microsoft Azure DevOps.

• Experience in technical analysis and design.

• Experience implementing integration requirements to perform end to end solution designs.

HOW TO APPLY

Please update your CV to reflect your suitability to this role and provide a 1-page (maximum of 500 words) summary of your skills and previous experience to reflect the Mandatory and Desirable Key Personnel Experience.