Squad Lead

Overview Enjoy a career that makes a difference by helping to shape the education experience for Victoria. Be part of a vibrant Department culture with a strong sense of community and inclusion. Join the Education State. At the Department of Education and Training, we are committed to giving every Victorian the best learning and development experience, making our state a smarter, fairer, more prosperous place. This is a Full Time, Fixed Term VPS6 position until 1 July 2027. The Information Management and Technology Division guides the Department's digital capability and is leading digital transformation for the Department including Victorian government schools. The Division architects, manages and supports the largest technology network in Victoria, supporting a user base of approximately 750,000 staff and students. IMTD provides innovation and leadership in the transformation and management of the Department's digital capability through the implementation of solutions on the department's cloud environment (IaaS), enterprise cloud platforms (PaaS) and software (SaaS), using agile practices with a focus on user experience, security and integration. As a valued member of the diverse IMTD team, you will have the opportunity to be part of influencing the new way of working for the department through your strong technical skills and customer centric approach. About the opportunity A fixed term opportunity exists in the Digital Design & Innovation Branch in the Information Management and Technology Division (IMTD). The purpose of this role is to manage a team of developers in the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Salesforce platform. The Squad Lead will work closely with stakeholders to align Salesforce capabilities with business objectives, ensure data integrity, and continuously optimise the platform's performance. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and project management capabilities to deliver quality IT services. About you As our ideal candidate, you will have : Extensive Salesforce platform knowledge (5+ years) Previous experience working in a Squad Lead role or similar Demonstrated ability to manage a team of developers in the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Salesforce platform Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and provide guidance to the Salesforce platform team Ability to manage relationships with external stakeholders Demonstrated ability to provide regular reporting on performance standards such as timelines, budgets, quality of outcomes / outputs Why join us? An emphasis on work / life balance High-performing team environment Equal opportunity employer Personal & Professional development opportunities Committed to safety & wellbeing Training & development opportunities How to apply To apply please include a Cover Letter, your CV, and a response to the Key Selection Criteria. Further information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description. The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the department website. Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at the Department of Education website. Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on 26 August 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr